Grid-free Renewable Energy Enabling New Ways to Economical Liquids and Long-term Storage (GREENWELLS)
ID: 351440Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (DOE-ARPAE)

Award Range

$1M - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351440

Additional Information

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

    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Grid-Free Renewable Energy Enabling New Ways to Economical Liquids and Long-Term Storage" (GREENWELLS), aimed at developing technologies that convert renewable energy and carbon dioxide into sustainable carbon-containing liquids. The program seeks to support experimental systems that can dynamically operate to maximize energy efficiency and minimize capital expenditures, particularly in sectors that are challenging to decarbonize, such as aviation and heavy-duty transportation. With approximately $38 million in funding available, ARPA-E expects to award around 15 grants, with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $5 million. Interested applicants must submit their proposals through the ARPA-E eXCHANGE platform by 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on April 18, 2024, and can find additional information and guidance on the application process at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov
    Files
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    GREENWELLS 3234 - Full Application FOA.pdf
    GREENWELLS.pdf
    The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Grid-Free Renewable Energy Enabling New Ways to Economical Liquids and Long-Term Storage" (GREENWELLS). This initiative, under Funding Opportunity No. DE-FOA-0003234, aims to encourage the development of technologies that convert renewable energy and CO2 into sustainable carbon-containing liquids, facilitating energy storage and transportation, particularly in sectors hard to decarbonize like aviation. With approximately $38 million in funding available, the FOA will support experimental systems capable of dynamically operating to maximize energy efficiency and minimize capital expenditures associated with hydrogen storage. Key performance targets include achieving over 50% electricity-to-liquid efficiency and ensuring substantial production levels, all while handling intermittency from renewable sources independently from the grid. The FOA outlines a structured application process, including deadlines for submitting concept papers and full applications. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of project scalability, technological innovation, and the need for effective supply chains for manufacturing proposed systems. The GREENWELLS program aims to enhance the resilience of energy infrastructure while promoting the deployment of renewable technologies.
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