High Penetration Solar Deployment

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The goals of this FOA are to develop modeling tools needed for widespread deployment of solar PV on a distribution system, implement field testing of high penetration levels of PV on the distribution grid, develop monitoring, control and integration systems needed for widespread deployment of modular PV systems, and demonstrate integration of solar PV into Smart Grid systems. All project teams must include a utility partner. All projects must be developed in phases of no more than 12 months; Recovery Act funding will be applied only to the first phase. DOE anticipates making 4 awards of up to $500K for modeling tools, 5 awards of up to $600K for field testing, 1 award of $7.5 million for developing systems for high penetration deployment of modular PV systems, and 1 award of $5 million for demonstrating integration of solar PV into Smart Grid.

The application due date is July 30.
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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.