NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO ISSUE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT DE-FOA-0003183: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) SECTION 41007(B)(1): AERODYNAMICS FOR EXTREME-SCALE OFFSHORE WIND PERFORMANCE AND SURVIVAL (AESOPS)
ID: 353236Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1 - $2

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353236

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is announcing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for the Aerodynamics for Extreme-Scale Offshore Wind Performance and Survival (AESOPS) initiative. This FOA aims to address critical gaps in the development of multi-megawatt offshore wind turbines by validating existing aerodynamic design tools and analysis methods, which are currently not well-suited for extreme-scale applications. The initiative is significant for advancing cost-effective offshore wind technology, as it seeks to collect benchmark aerodynamic data, improve modeling tools, and provide insights to minimize risks associated with the deployment of large-scale wind turbines. The total funding available for this opportunity is up to $5.1 million, with an expected award range of $1 million to $2 million, and the application deadline is set for September 27, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and contact details at the EERE Exchange website.

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