GFO-25-306: Solar PV in Non-Traditional Terrain (SPLINT)
Funds solar photovoltaic research in nontraditional terrain within California clean-energy programs.
GFO-25-306, known as SPLINT (Solar PV Located in Non-Traditional Terrain), is a California Energy Commission grant solicitation under the EPIC program that funds research and development for solar photovoltaic installations deployed in non-traditional terrain types across California. EPIC is financed by a ratepayer surcharge on customers of Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, and…
Funds research and development for solar photovoltaic installations located in non-traditional terrain types in California under the EPIC program, with applications due June 16, 2026.
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