The grant will be used to develop a solar industry specific cloud-based software toolkit that aids cost reduction in customer acquisition and sales processes.

The said toolkit will also help small and large manufacturers alike in marketing effectiveness, greater sales closures, improved customer service, and overall cost reduction.

Clean Energy Experts co-founder and president Beau Pelle said, "Recognition by the DOE for our potential to further contribute to SunShot goals is a clear validation of our lead platform technology and efficient operations processes, both of which will be reflected in our software product.".

Clean Energy Experts co-founder and President E.Omer Atesmen added, "The upcoming roll out of our software toolkit addresses many known challenges installers face in converting solar curiosity into solar systems.