Blueprint for a Zero Carbon Grid: The DOE Solar Futures Study, with Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, Ep #50

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla has a conversation with Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, Solar Energy Technologies Office Director, Department of Energy. The DOE recently released the Solar Futures Study detailing the significant role of solar in decarbonizing the nation’s power grid. The study showed that by 2035 solar energy has the potential to power 40% of the nation’s electricity, drive deep carbonization of the grid, and employ as many as 1.5 million people without raising electricity prices. Listen in to hear from the mind and leader behind that study. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The mission of the DOE’s Solar Office [04:23] The goals of the Solar Futures Study [07:23] Job creation through solar deployment [14:14] Savings potential of decarbonizing the grid [16:53] Funding for decarbonization [21:01] Targeting Justice 40 goals [23:11] Where will all the new solar go? [27:37] Grid integration obstacles [30:12] Becca’s career in renewable energy [41:37] Click here for detailed show notes Resources & People Mentioned DOE Releases Solar Futures Study Providing the Blueprint for a Zero-Carbon Grid SunShot Vision Study Regional Energy Deployment System (ReEDS) FACT SHEET: President Biden Takes Executive Actions to Tackle the Climate Crisis Jigar Shah | Department of Energy Connect with Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus On LinkedIn Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus serves as the acting director for the Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. She is leading a team dedicated to decarbonizing industry and increasing the competitiveness of the U.S. clean energy manufacturing sectors through process innovations, collaborations, research and development, technical assistance, and workforce training. Dr. Jones-Albertus came to AMO from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) where she served as director. She has spent her career advancing solar technology, from fundamental research and development to advanced manufacturing. Before her tenure at the Department of Energy, Dr. Jones-Albertus was at Solar Junction where she led efforts to develop two-time world record solar cell efficiencies and to transition these technologies to manufacturing. Dr. Jones-Albertus graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a B.S. in electrical engineering and holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She has more than 10 patents and 40 technical publications. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at [email protected] Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com