Entries for Solar Prize Round 2

Super efficient heat pump water heater that interfaces with the grid and a photovoltaic system to use the least amount of low cost energy.

A smart and clean alternative to the emergency back-up gas generator.

The Piranha System is an extremely simple, universal attachment solution that increases PV module attachment speed by 4x.

Solar powered, off-grid, portable refrigeration unit

Manufacture evacuated tubes in the US eliminates the sharing of IP with the Chinese making the US a valid low cost competitor in the market

A solar microgrid in a 20ft shipping container with automated deployment of the panels in use, or stowage inside for protection from storms.

Produce hot water and electricity.

Manufacturing VEGAN PV (Dye Sensitized Solar Panels) in Makerspaces around the world using fruit dyes to sensitize TiO2 in the panels.

The Apollo Hybrid Microgrid addresses the problem of sustainable renewable electrical power after a natural disaster.

High schools across the nation have been building the same electric kit cars since the late 90s. It's time for a major solar overhaul.

We believe CSP can be scaled down with good techno-economic effectiveness; durability needs further enhancement to become a viable product.

Creating affordable, optimized lithium solar storage for stationary or mobile applications powered by natural resources

SolarLEAF Battery - World's first energy storage solution that enables installers to develop energy storage projects as simply as Solar PV.

A low cost, low maintenance, and robust passive solar tracking system using the temperature difference of bimetallic coils for actuation.

Solar without hot spots. And a plan to manufacture in the U.S.

Solar Roof Tile with flexible mono cells...increase solar cell coverage by 68%, electricity output by 73%, cost reduce by 42%.