The USA is curbing dependence on imported solar technology. : The USA Department of Energy announced Thursday $45 million in funding to boost the production of solar parts to curb the country’s reliance on imports for the sector. The grant covers the manufacturing of silicon components and dual-use photovoltaic (PV) incubators. The fund sources $18 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a component of the Biden government’s so-called Investing in American program, which seeks to accelerate the transition to clean energy, boost domestic manufacturing and create jobs.