Foundational Photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development

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National Laboratory Call for Foundational Photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development
The goals of this FOA are to provide support for new research and development projects for Next Generation PV Technologies, PV Supply Chain and Crosscutting Technologies, and Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids and Novel Thermal Storage for Concentrating Solar Power.  In addition, this FOA aims to enhance capabilities for testing and evaluating advanced Concentrating Solar Power concepts and advanced Photovoltaics manufacturing capability.  Only DOE National Laboratories or DOE National Laboratory-led consortia can be applicants.    Consortia can include institutions of higher education, non-profits, companies, or state or local governments.  About $17 million for 10-15 awards will be available. 

• The application due date is July 15.

• Click here for the full notice.

There are several actions that applicants must complete prior to submitting an application.  These actions can take several days, so applicants are urged to complete the following as soon as possible:

1. Applicants must obtain a DUNS number. If your organization does not have a DUNS number, go to the Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) online registration located at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ to receive a number free of charge or call 1-866-705-5711.

2. Applicants must register with FedConnect to submit their application. FedConnect website: www.fedconnect.net

3. Applicants must register with the CCR. CCR website: http://www.ccr.gov/. The Central Contractor Registration (CCR) collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the Federal Government's trading partners in support of the contract award, grants, and the electronic payment processes.