Solar Anti-Reflective Coating Research Grant from DOE for Xerocoat Application Development
The United States Department of Energy will invest a three million dollar grant with XeroCoat to develop anti-reflective coating applications for solar photovoltaic assemblies. The development of anti-reflectives for thin-film solar can continue to improve its cost position. This grant was part of the DOE's Photovoltaic Supply Chain and Cross-Cutting technology program which targets investment in innovative solutions, especially disruptive technologies, to solar energy
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... "XeroCoat is targeting a coating method for thin film modules that will exceed thin film industry cost targets and further lower the cost of solar energy. Upon successful completion of this development work, XeroCoat’s customers will be able to cost-effectively apply its high performance AR coatings to all solar technologies, increasing energy output and making solar energy more affordable. " ...Via XeroCoat: DOE Grant for Solar Coating Development (PDF)
Background on XeroCoat Anti-Reflective Coating: "XeroCoat is a pioneering start-up company that designs and manufactures high performing anti-reflective coatings for solar energy systems. The company is located in Redwood City, California. "