• Concentrating Solar Power
• Photovoltaics
• Systems Integration
• Balance of Systems
  • Reducing Non-Hardware Costs
  • Lowering Barriers
  • Fostering Growth

Lowering Barriers

DOE is working to improve solar market conditions in order to create green jobs and increase the availability of clean, renewable energy for Americans. Efforts to promote favorable policies and encourage easier access to project funding can help the United States become more competitive in the global clean energy race.

To reduce existing market barriers, Solar Program efforts focus on improving:

• Policy and Regulatory Environment
• Access to Capital.

The United States had the fifth largest solar market worldwide in 2010 based on annual installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity. To meet SunShot goals, solar businesses, utility companies, and policymakers must work together to regain America's competitive edge.