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Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator funding opportunity (FOA) (DE-FOA-0003273) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). This FOA provides funding for research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects that de-risk solar hardware, manufacturing processes, and software products across a wide range of solar technology areas.
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Funding Notice: Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator | Department of Energy Funding Notice: Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator Light Text on a Dark Overlay (Default) Office: Solar Energy Technologies Office FOA Number: DE-FOA-0003289 FOA Amount: $50.
5 million On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the FY24 Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator funding opportunity, which will provide up to $50. 5 million for research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects that de-risk solar hardware, manufacturing processes, and software products across a wide range of solar technology areas.
The FOA also seeks projects that provide outreach, education, or technology development for software that delivers an automated permit review and approval process for rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) with or without energy storage. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) aims to increase U.S. domestic manufacturing across the solar energy supply chain and expand private investment in the country’s solar manufacturing sector.
These investments will help accelerate the growth of the solar industry, identify emerging opportunities, and drive down costs for our domestic energy market, positioning the United States on the leading edge of solar industry advances.
Technologies of interest include PV, systems integration, and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) technologies, as well as those that connect solar with storage or electric vehicles and dual-use PV applications like agrivoltaics and vehicle-integrated PV. Read the FOA for the full list of relevant areas.
Topic Area 1: Solar Research and Technology Development – 5-10 projects, $1-2 million each This topic area focuses on R&D projects at for-profit companies to de-risk new solar components and/or manufacturing processes, while developing and validating a realistic pathway to commercial success.
Topic Area 2: Solar Technology Demonstration – 5-10 projects, $1-5 million each This topic area focuses on RD&D projects at established companies or startups for pilot-scale and/or prototype demonstration of solar products. Successful applicants for this topic area will have an existing prototype that requires further testing, engineering work, or demonstration in a controlled environment.
Topic Area 3: Solar and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Permitting Software Outreach, Education, and Development – 1-3 projects, $1-5 million each This topic area focuses on outreach, education, or software technology development activities for permitting software that automates code compliance checks and permitting for rooftop solar PV, rooftop solar PV with energy storage, or residential and commercial electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
The permitting software must be designed for use by solar or EVSE installers to submit rooftop solar or residential and/or commercial EVSE permit applications, and by local governments to automate their review and approval. Projects can be led by for-profit or non-profit entities. Do you have questions about putting together your concept paper or full application?
Is this your first time considering a FOA application? SETO, through the American-Made Network , is providing Applicant Education Services available to you free of charge.
You can engage with the following points of contact at ADL Ventures, Entrepreneur Futures Network (EFN), and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) for more details: Campus Research Corporation (UACI): Amanda Buchanan EFN: Tom Jensen and Cassie Coravos Note: Participation in the Application Education Services is not mandatory and will have no impact on the evaluation of your application by DOE.
June 6, 2024 Informational Webinar : June 13, 2024 at 4 p. m. ET Submission Deadline for Mandatory Concept Papers: July 19, 2024 at 5 p.
m. ET Expected Date for Concept Paper Encourage/Discourage Decision August 23, 2024 Submission Deadline for Full Applications: October 7, 2024 at 5 p. m.
ET Expected Date for Applicant Interview January 14-21, 2025 Expected Date for EERE Selection Notifications: March 2025 Expected Timeframe for Award Negotiations: March – July 2025 Teaming Partner List DOE is compiling a Teaming Partner List to facilitate the formation of project teams for this FOA.
The Teaming Partner List allows organizations that may wish to participate on a project to express their interest to other applicants and explore potential partnerships. DISCLAIMER: By submitting a request to be included on the Teaming Partner List, the requesting organization consents to the publication of the above-referenced information.
By facilitating the Teaming Partner List, DOE is not endorsing, sponsoring, or otherwise evaluating the qualifications of the individuals and organizations that are identifying themselves for placement on this Teaming Partner List. DOE will not pay for the provision of any information, nor will it compensate any applicants or requesting organizations for the development of such information. For FOA-specific support, contact solar.
incubator@ee. doe. gov Learn more about SETO’s Manufacturing and Competitiveness research .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit entities, academic institutions, non-profits, state and local governments, and Tribal governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50.5 million total; $1-2M per project (Topic 1), $1-5M per project (Topics 2-3). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Solar Energy Supply Chain Incubator funding opportunity (FOA) (DE-FOA-0003273) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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