BREK Electronics is proud to have been selected as a semifinalist for American-Made Solar Prize! As 1 of 20 a semifinalists selected for this exciting and innovative competition, BREK Electronics receives a grant funded by the Department of Energy to develop its revolutionary silicon carbide based solar string inverter that reduces solar installers capex by 40% and operating and maintenance costs by 48% over the life of the inverter.
The American-Made Solar Prize is a $3 million prize competition designed to revitalize U.S. solar manufacturing through a series of contests and the development of a diverse and powerful support network that leverages national laboratories, energy incubators, and other resources across the country. The American-Made Solar Prize is directed and administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. [Source]
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