Request for Information: U.S Domestic Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Innovation
ID: 353776Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353776

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding domestic wind turbine blade manufacturing innovation. This RFI aims to gather insights from industry stakeholders, including academia, research laboratories, and government agencies, on current challenges and future needs in U.S. blade manufacturing, as well as workforce and stakeholder strategy development. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the domestic wind energy sector, although it is important to note that this is not a funding opportunity, and no financial assistance will be provided as a result of this RFI. Responses must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM ET on July 30, 2024, to WindEnergyRFI@ee.doe.gov, and further details can be found on the EERE Exchange Website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    windenergyrfi@ee.doe.gov
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