Background and Award Information

The California Energy Commission is soliciting applications for applied research and development projects that support the Electric Program Investment Charge 2021 – 2025 Investment Plan Topic 3 “Emerging Solar Energy Technologies.” Projects should accelerate advancements in renewable generation technologies and demonstrate cost reductions and increased energy output for utility-scale solar installations paired with battery energy storage systems in non-traditional locations. Funded projects must identify and enhance additional benefits for local communities and ecosystems to reduce barriers to and streamline solar photo-voltaic and storage installations and help reduce environmental impacts.

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Important Dates

Applications are due June 9, 2026.

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If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Wendy Morgan (wendy@cte.tv).

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