The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $17.6 million, subject to annual appropriations, for six early stage photovoltaic (PV) module incubator projects that focus on the initial manufacturing of advanced solar PV technologies.  Including the cost share from industry, which will be at least 20 percent, the total research investment is expected to reach up to $35.4 million.  These projects support President Bush’s Solar America Initiative, which aims to make solar energy cos...