The new funding will also create new jobs. Secretary Chu said, âExpanding the U.S. clean-energy manufacturing base is an important part of the Administrationâs goals to diversify electricity supply options, increase national security, and accelerate green job development.â
âThese investments will help strengthen American competitiveness in renewable energy and transform the U.S. into a lasting manufacturing presence in the 21st century clean-energy economy.â
Some of these investments include photovoltaic manufacturing, photovoltaic supply chain development, national administrator of the solar instructor training network, and marine and hydrokinetic technologies. Applications and papers have various due dates starting as soon as June 7, 2010.