DE-FOA-0003427: Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0003415 Oceans of Opportunity: U.S. Wave Energy Open Water Testing
ID: 355787Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1 - $2

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

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

    The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Oceans of Opportunity: U.S. Wave Energy Open Water Testing." This initiative aims to advance the commercial readiness of wave energy technologies through open water testing and system validation, aligning with the Biden administration's goals for achieving carbon pollution-free electricity by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The FOA will focus on three topic areas: leveraging wave energy for distributed blue economy applications, developing technologies for coastal and island stakeholders, and maturing grid-connected technologies for reliable power generation. Interested applicants can find more information on the EERE Exchange website, with the application deadline set for August 31, 2024. For inquiries, contact the EERE Exchange Helpdesk at EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov.

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