The U.S. DOE Regional Test Centers for Solar Technologies help to validate photovoltaic (PV) technologies in a range of different climates.
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Supporting the Sunshot Initiative
Supporting the DOE SunShot Initiative by helping accelerate technological evolution in the energy sector and increasing PV deployment. Learn More
Data
Providing independently validated performance data to support the commercialization of prototype PV technologies. Learn More
Protocols
Producing a set of standardized protocols for PV system validation, applicable to different climates and settings. Learn More
