This document summarizes a working group's discussion on developing Arizona as a center for advanced solar energy research. It identifies existing pilot projects in solar PV and thermal collaboration. The group aims to establish a long-term R&D strategy to make solar a sustainable economic option. This would include strategic areas like cross-cutting technologies, infrastructure for testing and data, and translating research to commercial applications. The recommendations are to create solar energy research zones for investment and an innovation initiative providing broad research capabilities through public-private partnerships.