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Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize | HeroX Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize Developing energy storage solutions that can accommodate cooling, thermal, and/or electric energy loads at the industrial facility size.
This challenge is closed to new competitors Energy, Environment & Resources Continuation Pending Administration Guidance This challenge is closed to new competitors Energy, Environment & Resources America's industrial sector, which manufactures materials and products essential to daily life and the U.S. economy, accounts for one-third of the nation’s primary energy use.
Industrial energy storage solutions that can accommodate cooling, thermal, and/or electric energy loads could serve as a cross-sector method for advancing efficiency of industrial facilities while reducing additional burden on the electric grid. The Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize is a $4. 8 million challenge sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Technologies Office (ITO).
The prize seeks cost-effective energy storage concepts for industrial facilities that enhance energy efficiency and are applicable across industrial sectors. This prize supports the acceleration of market adoption for cost-effective thermal energy storage technologies that can be charged by thermal or electrical sources, and provide heating, cooling, and/or power to industrial facilities.
To accommodate a variety of industrial sectors, the prize invites submissions of thermal energy storage solutions across a range of temperatures of industrial relevance.
Competitors may submit up to one application to each of the following three categories: Industrial cooling energy storage High temperature (>300°C) industrial energy storage Industrial thermal storage for hybrid cooling, heating, and power These storage solutions facilitate time shifting of either electric or thermal energy demand to enable on-site or near-site renewable energy to fully meet the heat or power demands of industrial processes.
This not only saves time and money, but also gives manufacturers greater control over the availability and integration of energy into their operations. The Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize offers a total prize pool of $4. 8 million in cash across three phases.
Competitors present a cost-effective concept that has the potential to support industrial-level load storage for thermal or electric energy needs that increase the energy efficiency of the U.S. industry. Up to 18 winners are selected with up to six winners in each category. Winning teams each receive $100,000 in cash and are eligible to compete in Phase 2.
Teams create a proof-of-concept prototype and collect bench-scale data that can be used to optimize a technoeconomic and/or life cycle analysis to demonstrate that the concept would be applicable to industrial partners. Up to nine winners are selected with up to three winners per category. Winning teams each receive $200,000 in cash and are eligible to compete in Phase 3.
Teams demonstrate the prototype of their innovation and identify future scalability. Up to three winners are selected with one winner selected in each category. Winning teams each receive $400,000 in cash.
Winners of Phase 3 may have the opportunity to enter into a cooperative agreement with ITO for continued development of their technology and may be required to work with ITO to generate a validation report for the Industrial Technology Validation program.
The competition is open to individuals; private entities (for-profits and nonprofits); non-federal government entities such as states, counties, tribes, and municipalities; and academic institutions. For full eligibility requirements, please read the Official Rules .
The competition is open to individuals; private entities (for-profits and nonprofits); non-federal government entities such as states, counties, tribes, and municipalities; and academic institutions. Please review the Official Rules for the complete submission process and instructions for participating in this prize. Now Accepting Applications: Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize Jan.
16, 2025, 8:38 a. m. PST by NLR Prize Moderator The Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize is now open for submissions!
This new prize sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Technologies Office (ITO) is providing $4. 8 million to spur innovation in industrial energy storage. Energy storage solutions that can accommodate industrial-sized loads can help provide reliable power to U.S. industrial facilities.
To advance energy efficiency and innovation across industrial sectors and operations, the prize invites submissions of energy storage technologies that can be charged by thermal or electrical sources and provide heating, cooling, and/or power. Read the official rules for more details and eligibility requirements.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Teams of individuals, community-based organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments can apply. Eligibility may vary by challenge. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
HeroX Challenges (Energy Innovation) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - HeroX Platform. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly. Note that portal registration or login may be required before you can access the full application.
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