Icarus RT was proud to be named a winner of the “Ready!” Stage of the Department of Energy’s prestigious American-Made Solar Prize — earning a $50,000 award and advancing to the “Set!” Stage of the competition.
What This Means:
Icarus RT’s innovation has been recognized at the national level for its potential to transform solar energy performance and economics.As a “Set!” Stage competitor, we are now in the running for additional cash awards up to $100,000 and $90,000 in National Lab vouchers to accelerate our product validation and commercial scale-up.Our submitted 5-minute pitch video and letters of support demonstrate growing traction from industry stakeholders and partners.
Why It Matters:
Traditional solar panels waste more than half of their potential energy as heat. Icarus RT’s heat extraction technology converts that lost heat into value — enhancing electricity output, reducing CO₂ emissions, and extending panel lifespan. Our selection in this competitive DOE program affirms the market readiness and technical viability of our solution.This milestone strengthens our visibility and opens new collaboration pathways with national labs, investors, and clean energy leaders.
