The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $125.5 million in new funding to advance solar technology research.

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program recently issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement for approximately $40 million in Phase I innovation projects for the 2020 fiscal year.

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Crevo-Hengxin, a Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives used in both industry and construction applications.

The global market for floating solar panels market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 31% from 2018-2022.

Eligible projects will examine the performance of PV modules and develop accelerated tests to better understand how solar modules change over time and achieve improved lifetime performance of the modules.

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz recently announced more than $53 million for 40 innovative research and development projects that aim to drive down the cost of solar energy.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a new report showing steady progress for the U.S. offshore wind energy industry over the past year.

The U.S. continues to lag behind global photovoltaic (PV) leaders Germany and Australia in prices for residential installations.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $2 million to develop the domestic supply chain for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.