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Are you interested in working in the  Solar Energy Technologies Office  (SETO)? We’re looking for the best and brightest! Send your résumé to  solar@ee.doe.gov  and note the position you are interested in the subject line. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your résumés. CHIEF SCIENTIST **This position is at the GS-15 level.** The chief scientist will lead cross-cutting strategic projects to inform and shape the direction of Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), and will provide technical evaluations of selected topics.  The chief scientist reports directly to the SETO Director.  The chief scientist should have a deep knowledge of the solar industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to speak and write clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position is expected to be based in Washington, DC. Apply by August 7  to be considered for this position. We are currently reviewing applications for the following posit...

Advisers to the UK’s Swale Borough Council have concluded that no legal grounds exist on challenging the government’s recent approval of the up to 350-MW Cleve Hill subsidy-free solar-plus-storage complex in England. Solar farm. Image by Wirsol (wirsol.com). The council said on Friday that it has obtained legal advice on initiating a potential judicial review process that would seek to overturn the consent issued to Cleve Hill Solar Park Ltd -- a joint venture of Hive Energy and Wirsol Energy Ltd. The Cleve Hill solar and battery complex will see around 800,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels installed near Faversham and Whitstable on the North Kent Coast in South East England. The green light for the development was granted by the UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Alok Sharma at the end of May. The Swale Borough Council was considering a judicial review to protect wildlife habitats. The overall investment in the scheme is estimated at GBP 450 mi...