The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $38 funding opportunity for research, development, and demonstration projects related to the solar energy supply chain. The funds will be used to support projects that de-risk solar hardware, manufacturing processes, and software products. The funding will also support projects providing outreach, education, or technology development for an automated permit review and approval process for rooftop solar and/or energy storage. The DOE will support five to ten projects receiving $1 million to $2 million each, with one to three receiving between $1 and $5 million for outreach and education development activities for automated rooftop solar permitting software. An informational webinar will be held on June 13, 2024.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







