Thin film photovoltaic research will get $40 million in funding from the DOE with cost sharing of $13 million. Nineteen universities and 14 companies will share in the grants. The goal is to reduce costs and increase efficiency of thin film PV.(02-02 BD71-14) Japan will provide up to $500 million in aid over the next two years. Germany will provide $362 million over the next four years, and the U.S. will provide $290 over an unspecified period. Less than three percent of the population has access to electricity. (02-02 BD71-14) |