Concentrating Solar Flux to Heat & Power
ID: 353400Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$750K - $10M

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/353400

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is offering a funding opportunity for the development of Concentrating Solar Flux to Heat and Power technologies through a Cooperative Agreement. This initiative aims to advance research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) in three key areas: scalable concentrating solar collectors, supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) turbomachinery, and concentrating solar-thermal receivers, all of which are critical for enhancing solar energy technologies and supporting the Biden Administration's clean energy goals. The total estimated funding for this program is $30 million, with individual awards ranging from $750,000 to $10 million, and applications are due by August 16, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to David Brown at 240-562-1826 or via email at david.brown6@ee.doe.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    david.brown6@ee.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    CSP.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) designed to advance Concentrating Solar Flux to Heat and Power technology, affirming its commitment to achieving carbon pollution-free electricity by 2035. The FOA (DE-FOA-0003269) outlines significant goals related to enhancing solar energy technologies through research, development, and demonstration while addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the solar sector. Key submission dates for applicants are set for concept papers by May 16, 2024, and full applications by August 16, 2024. The FOA identifies three primary topic areas: 1) scalable concentrating solar collectors aimed at reducing costs and enhancing reliability; 2) supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) turbomachinery to improve efficiency and performance; and 3) concentrating solar-thermal receivers aimed at improving existing systems. Each application must align with the SOLAR Tiers methodology, reflecting the technology's readiness level and construction aims. Ultimately, the FOA encourages innovative approaches to solar thermal technologies that can feasibly be commercialized, with various forms of cost-sharing and collaboration expected to facilitate progress. It emphasizes transforming laboratory research into scalable, market-ready solutions that further the Biden Administration's clean energy objectives.
    DE-FOA-0003269 Concentrating Solar Flux to Heat and Power - Final.pdf
    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003269.pdf
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