The Golden Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE-GFO) has posted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Concentrating Solar Flux to Heat and Power." This grant opportunity falls under the Energy category and is classified as a discretionary grant. The FOA aims to support projects related to concentrating solar flux technology for heating and power generation.
Concentrating solar flux technology utilizes mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, which then converts the solar energy into heat or electricity. This technology is typically used for various applications, including solar thermal power plants, solar water heating systems, and solar cooking.
The grant requires cost sharing or matching, and the award ceiling is set at $10,000,000, with a minimum award floor of $500,000. The estimated total program funding is $30,000,000, and it is expected that 10 awards will be granted. The close date for applications is March 31, 2024, and the archive date is April 30, 2024.
For more information and to apply, interested applicants can visit the EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. If there are any questions or inquiries, they can contact David Brown at david.brown6@ee.doe.gov.