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Concept papers were due July 25, 2024; full applications due October 17, 2024; selection notifications expected February 2025. All deadlines have passed.
"Solar Technologies' Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Solar Technologies' Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO).
This funding opportunity supports research, development, and demonstration projects to improve power systems simulation software tools and demonstrate new business models for distribution systems operations to integrate and optimize the value of inverter-based resources (IBRs) and distributed energy resources including solar generation, wind generation, energy storage, and other technologies such as buildings and electric vehicles.
The large-scale deployment of clean energy technologies is driving a transition to a digitally controlled, decentralized, and distributed electric grid that will require coordination of large numbers of diverse and geographically dispersed assets. New operational tools and methods are needed to coordinate these assets while maintaining a reliable, resilient, and secure electric grid.
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Funding Notice: Solar Technologies’ Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES) | Department of Energy Funding Notice: Solar Technologies’ Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES) Light Text on a Dark Overlay (Default) Office: Solar Energy Technologies Office and Wind Energy Technologies Office FOA number: DE-FOA-0003331 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) announced the Solar Technologies’ Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES) funding opportunity, which will provide up to $31 million for research, development, and demonstration projects to improve power systems simulation software tools and demonstrate new business models for distribution systems operations to integrate and optimize the value of inverter-based resources (IBRs) and distributed energy resources including solar generation, wind generation, energy storage, and other technologies such as buildings and electric vehicles.
The large-scale deployment of clean energy technologies is driving a transition to a digitally controlled, decentralized, and distributed electric grid that will require coordination of large numbers of diverse and geographically dispersed assets. New operational tools and methods are needed to coordinate these assets while maintaining a reliable, resilient, and secure electric grid.
The clean energy transition also introduces new stakeholders to electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, which creates opportunities for new organizational models to provide equitable access and participation in electricity markets. Topic Area 1: Robust Experimentation and Advanced Learning for Distribution System Operators – 8-10 projects, $2.
5-3 million each Projects in this topic area will design and perform field demonstrations of distribution system operator models that consider technology development and the roles of non-traditional stakeholders in potential distribution electricity services and markets. Topic Area 2: Improved Simulation Tools for Large-Scale IBR Transient and Dynamic Studies – 4-5 projects, $1-2.
5 million each Projects in this topic area will develop and demonstrate software tools and methodologies to improve the ability of power systems engineers to accurately and efficiently model the dynamics of power systems with large amounts of geographically dispersed IBRs. 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.
5/28/2024 Informational Webinar: 6/10/2024 Submission Deadline for Concept Papers: 7/25/2024 at 5 p. m. ET Submission Deadline for Full Applications: 10/17/2024 at 5 p.
m. ET Expected Date for EERE Selection Notifications: February 2025 Expected Timeframe for Award Negotiations: March – June 2025 Additional Information Watch a recording of the informational webinar . (password: 3kMrMMev) For FOA-specific support, contact seto.
strives. foa@ee. doe.
gov. Learn more about SETO’s systems integration research .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly limited to small businesses, but supports research, development, and demonstration projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was October 17, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Solar Technologies' Rapid Integration and Validation for Energy Systems (STRIVES) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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