April 28, 2011
DOE Funding Opportunity for Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems |
Report by Linda Evers, Esq.
As part of the Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative, the Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced approximately $170 million in available funding over the next three years to support a range of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology development. Close to $40 million will be awarded to support the integration of solar energy onto the electric grid. This project will be known as the Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS) – Advanced Concepts. The funding will promote a smarter grid, supporting projects focused on improved energy storage technologies and better system functionality, high voltage systems that reduce the overall installed costs associated with balance of systems components costs for installations and projects focused on technologies like micro-inverters that are capable of harvesting more energy from the sun.
Additionally, projects funded will demonstrate the feasibility of these new technologies in use and will directly support the objectives of the SunShot Initiative, which has a goal to reduce the total costs, including installation of solar energy systems by 75 percent to roughly $1 per watt.
The figure below demonstrates the possibility.
Additionally, projects funded will demonstrate the feasibility of these new technologies in use and will directly support the objectives of the SunShot Initiative, which has a goal to reduce the total costs, including installation of solar energy systems by 75 percent to roughly $1 per watt.
The figure below demonstrates the possibility.
There are two topics that may be submitted under this FOA:
- Topic 1: Smart-Grid Functionality
- Topic 2: Using Power Electronics to Address Balance of System Costs
Preliminary applications are due May 9, 2011.
About the Author
Linda Evers, Esq.
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Enery, Communications & Public Utility Practice Group
Stevens & Lee P.C.
Linda Evers has over 16 years of experience as in-house counsel at major electric utilities, Linda brings significant and practical experience in assisting clients to achieve favorable results that are cost-effective and make a positive impact on their financial conditions. Click here to learn more about this author.
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