Become an RTC Member

Rows of PV panels in the sun at a PV farm

Become an RTC Member

How to Participate in the RTC Program

The Regional Test Centers are a singular resource that gives solar companies access to multi-climate research facilities, high-fidelity performance data and the technical excellence of the national labs. This unique pairing of industry with lab expertise helps drive both product innovation and the commercialization of new products. More specifically, RTC participation includes the following:

  • Grid-tied infrastructure that can accommodate a diversity of technologies and installation of different sizes
  • Access to national lab expertise and broad engineering and problem-solving capabilities
  • Validation approach that includes confidential bank-ability reports
  • Relationship with the RTC Team and national labs that supports information-sharing and opportunities for future collaboration.
The Sandia team visits an RTC industry partner to learn more about the product development process.
The Sandia team visits an RTC industry partner to learn more about the product development process.

Contact

Dr. Laurie Burnham
Photovoltaics Research Group
Sandia National Laboratories
lburnha@sandia/gov
505-845-7354