Request for Information (RFI) - Engineering Solutions to Harvest Biomass Carbon for Durable Removal and Storage (Carbon Harvesting)
ID: 356243Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356243

Additional Information

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

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) focused on engineering solutions to harvest biomass carbon for durable removal and storage, aimed at informing potential future programs. This initiative seeks input on innovative technologies that enhance carbon capture through photosynthesis, addressing the need to remove approximately 500 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents annually by 2050 to meet national net-zero targets. The RFI emphasizes the importance of improving biomass yield, processing methods for carbon storage durability, and sustainable nutrient management, while also considering economic sustainability and environmental impacts. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses in PDF format to ARPA-E-RFI@hq.doe.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 27, 2024, with further details available at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ARPA-E-CO@hq.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI_DE-FOA-0003421_Carbon.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on developing technologies for harvesting biomass carbon to improve energy efficiency in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) processes, essential for achieving national net-zero targets. Proposed focus areas include enhancing biomass yield and efficiency, processing methods for long-term carbon storage, nutrient management, and the economic viability of sustainability practices. ARPA-E seeks input from researchers and stakeholders to understand technological gaps and opportunities in the carbon harvesting landscape, with responses due by September 27, 2024.
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