Entries for Solar Prize Round 8

Optical Solar Tiles with Motion Free Tracking , Fiber Optic Concentration Network, and HCPV Conversion Appliance with photovoltaic cells

We're increasing access to LMI community solar through grassroots organizing, and turning our subscribers into financiers.

The commercialization of new charge transport and surface modifier materials as existing materials have shown inconsistency in quality.

A scalable solution to dock and charge electric vessels, integrating solar PV and promoting marine biodiversity with 3D concrete printing

WattShift optimizes energy use across all 5 incentives, reducing bills, boosting OEM ARR, and aligning demand with intermittent generation.

A mobile, modular, and secure retractable solar roof system that brings renewable energy to austere and remote off-grid environments

Gigaflow’s automated modeling system increases distributed energy interconnection success for developers

Transforming Renewable Project Uncertainty into Actionable Financial Insights

Using tuned mass dampers to counteract wind-induced vibrations in solar farms, to enhance structural stability, and prevent damage.

Empowering Grids with Real-Time Solar Intelligence

SunnyAI uses generative AI to automate the entire residential PV sales and design process, eliminating commissions and reducing costs.

Our hailstorm prediction system leverages generative diffusion AI to forecast hail events and automatically stow panels to minimize damage

Water-free, touchless electrostatic cleaning for solar panels and heliostats enhances efficiency & longevity and reduces maintenance costs.

Solar for Education - Technology Integrated Program

Streamlining commercial solar, creating a direct ROI for asset owners, and unlocking a new market segment for solar companies.