Round 3 semifinalists just submitted their Set! Demo Day pitch videos and you’re invited to see them! Last week, 20 semifinalist teams submitted their pitch videos to be viewed by a panel of expert reviewers, industry peers, and other stakeholders. Since February, these teams have been working diligently on their solar solutions, designing, building, and testing proofs-of-concept in preparation for Set! Demo Day. Now, you can see their progress showcased in the pitch videos.

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On Thursday, July 9, each team will have a private Q&A session with a panel of expert reviewers, after which the panel will deliberate and select 10 finalists. On July 10, Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, will announce the 10 finalist teams, each winning $100,000 in cash prizes, $75,000 in support vouchers, and a spot in the Go! Contest. 

The finalist announcement will also feature a speaker from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory who will be discussing the importance of innovation in the renewable sector. 

If you’re interested in seeing what’s on the horizon for the American solar industry, you won’t want to miss this exciting announcement! Watch the Round 3 pitch videos and tune in for the finalist announcement to see who continues in competition.