Request for Information (RFI) on Public Feedback on AMMTO Wide Bandgap Power Electronics Strategic Framework
ID: 358264Type: 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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358264

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is seeking public feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) on the draft Wide Bandgap Power Electronics Strategic Framework. This initiative aims to gather insights on the challenges and opportunities in the development of wide bandgap (WBG) power electronics, which are critical for enhancing the performance of U.S. critical infrastructure as traditional silicon technologies fall short. The RFI focuses on identifying gaps in technology, emerging trends, regulatory barriers, and workforce development needs, with the goal of informing future program strategies and potentially leading to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Responses are due by April 11, 2025, and should be submitted according to the specified guidelines; no funding will be provided as a result of this RFI. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the grantor at AMMTOPowerElectronics@hq.doe.gov.

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    DE-FOA-0003527.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather public feedback on the draft Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) Wide Bandgap Power Electronics Strategic Framework. This initiative aims to support the evolution of wide bandgap (WBG) power electronics, which are essential for advancing the capabilities of U.S. critical infrastructure, as traditional silicon technologies struggle to meet performance demands. The RFI seeks input from stakeholders to refine the framework, potentially leading to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the future. Key areas of inquiry include gaps and challenges in power electronics technology, emerging trends, cross-industry connections, regulatory barriers, educational workforce development needs, and specific innovations required for materials and manufacturing. Respondents are encouraged to identify promising technologies and barriers to commercial viability and suggest strategies for fostering collaboration in research and innovation. The RFI emphasizes that no funding or project support will be provided as a result of responses. Input will inform the DOE's program strategies, highlighting the importance of public engagement in shaping the future of power electronics in the context of U.S. energy resilience and industrial competitiveness. Responses are due by April 11, 2025, and must follow specific submission guidelines.
    Power.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a Wide Bandgap Power Electronics Strategic Framework aimed at enhancing energy independence and securing the power grid through technological innovations in wide bandgap (WBG) and ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) materials. These materials offer superior efficiency and performance compared to traditional silicon-based systems, making them essential for modernizing the power electronics (PE) sector. The framework outlines four key focus areas: applications to various infrastructures (grid, transportation, digital, and industrial), the necessary materials and devices, passive components and packaging, and supportive non-technical aspects such as workforce development. The strategic goals include increasing system power density, enabling higher voltage operations for grid applications, integrating materials advancements, and fostering collaboration across the PE ecosystem. Critical challenges identified include the limitations of existing silicon technologies and the need for educational initiatives to prepare a skilled workforce. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration between industry, academia, and government to overcome barriers and drive the adoption of WBG technologies, ultimately to meet future energy demands and enhance the reliability of the electrical grid. Through coordinated efforts and roadmaps, the framework seeks to establish a competitive U.S. manufacturing sector in power electronics.
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