DISRUPTIVE DC CONVERTERS FOR GRID RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (DC-GRIDS)
ID: 357027Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$500K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357027

Additional Information

https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Disruptive DC Converters for Grid Resilient Infrastructure to Deliver Sustainable Energy (DC-GRIDS)" aimed at advancing multi-terminal high-voltage direct current (MT-HVDC) technologies. This initiative seeks to enhance the resilience and efficiency of the U.S. power grid by facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources, such as offshore wind and solar power, through innovative designs and improvements in HVDC infrastructure. Approximately $38 million is available for funding, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $10 million, and applications are due by 9:30 AM Eastern Time on December 10, 2024. For more information, applicants can visit the ARPA-E eXCHANGE website or contact ARPA-E at ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov
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    DC-GRIDS.pdf
    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at supporting innovative technologies for developing multi-terminal high-voltage direct current (MT-HVDC) infrastructure. This initiative, under Notice No. DE-FOA-0003499, seeks to enhance the resilience and efficiency of the U.S. power grid, enabling faster integration of renewable energy sources like offshore wind and solar power. Approximately $38 million is available for funding, with expected awards ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. Key areas of focus include improving the design and efficiency of modular high-voltage power electronic valves and developing highly compact multi-terminal converter stations. Applicants will be tasked with demonstrating significant advancements in HVDC technology, aiming for cost reductions and improved operational performance. The program will foster collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, requiring participants to share modeling standards and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements throughout their projects. The overarching goal is to create a competitive, efficient HVDC infrastructure that facilitates a transition to a more integrated electrical system, ultimately supporting clean energy objectives and national energy security.
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