Solar Energy Technologies Office

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Solar Energy Technologies Office
Type: Government Agency
Parent organization: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Top organization:
Employees:
Executive: Director
Budget: $280M (Fiscal Year 2024)[2]
Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) drives research, development, and deployment of solar technologies to make solar energy cost-competitive with traditional forms of electricity generation. SETO's mission is to advance solar energy to contribute to a clean, reliable, and resilient power grid, supporting U.S. energy security and climate goals.[1]
Services

Research and Development; Market Transformation; Workforce Development;

Regulations

Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) aims to accelerate the development and widespread adoption of solar technologies across the United States, focusing on reducing costs and improving performance for both photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) systems.[1]

Official Site

Mission

SETO's mission is to transform the solar industry by driving down costs, enhancing reliability, and integrating solar into the national grid. By supporting innovation in solar technologies, SETO seeks to make solar energy more accessible, efficient, and widely adopted, aiding in the transition to a carbon-neutral energy sector.[1]

Parent organization

SETO is managed by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

Legislation

SETO's activities are funded through the DOE's annual budget, without specific legislative origin, but aligned with national energy policy goals.[3]

Partners

SETO collaborates with:

  • Industry to commercialize new solar technologies[4]
  • National Laboratories for research and technical support[5]
  • Academic institutions to advance solar science and education[6]

Number of employees

Exact employee numbers for SETO are not publicly specified, but it operates with a dedicated team for solar energy initiatives.

Organization structure

SETO's structure includes:

  • Photovoltaics for advancements in solar cell technology.
  • Concentrating Solar Power for thermal energy storage and power generation.
  • Systems Integration to improve grid integration and resilience.

Leader

SETO is led by a Director.[7]

Divisions

The office includes:

  • Research and Development to innovate solar technologies.
  • Market Transformation to support technology deployment.[8]

List of programs

  • Solar Energy Technologies for America's Future (SETA)[9]
  • Foundational Program to Advance Cell Efficiency (FPACE)[10]
  • American-Made Challenges[11]

Last total enacted budget

For Fiscal Year 2024, SETO's budget was approximately $280 million.[2]

Staff

While specific staff numbers are not detailed, SETO involves a team of professionals managing its research, development, and deployment efforts.

Funding

SETO's funding is provided through DOE appropriations, focusing on advancing solar technology through R&D, demonstration projects, and market support.[12]

Services provided

SETO provides services such as funding for research, technical assistance for solar projects, educational programs for workforce development, and initiatives to streamline solar integration into the energy system.[13]

Regulations overseen

SETO does not directly oversee regulations but influences solar energy policy, standards, and guidelines through its research outcomes and partnerships.[14]

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

History

SETO has been pivotal in the expansion of solar energy in the U.S., supporting innovations from early-stage research to market-ready solutions. It has significantly contributed to reducing solar costs and increasing deployment.[15]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Department of Energy. "About the Solar Energy Technologies Office". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 U.S. Department of Energy. "FY 2024 Congressional Budget Justification: Solar Energy Technologies Office". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  3. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "DOE Budget Authority". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  4. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Partnerships". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  5. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "National Laboratories". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  6. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Education". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  7. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Meet the Team: Solar Energy Technologies Office". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  8. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Programs". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  9. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Solar Energy Technologies for America's Future (SETA)". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  10. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Foundational Program to Advance Cell Efficiency (FPACE)". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  11. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "American-Made Challenges". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  12. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Funding Opportunities". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  13. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Services". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  14. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "DOE Regulations". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  15. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "History". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
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