Wind Energy Consortia

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DOE Wind Energy Consortia between Institutions of Higher Learning and Industry

DOE has released a FOA for a $24 million solicitation for the development of up to three university and industry consortia.  The consortia will focus on critical wind energy challenges, specifically (1) partnerships for wind research and turbine reliability and (2) wind energy research & development to advance material design, performance measurements, analytical models, and leveraging partnerships with industry to improve power systems operations, maintenance or repair operations, wind turbine and/or component manufacturing, and interdisciplinary system integration.  Eligibility is restricted to consortia led by an institution of higher learning.  In addition, each applicant must include at least one four-year institution of higher learning that has at least one engineering program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Cost share for this project must be at least 10%. 

• A Letter of Intent must be submitted by June 19.

• The application due date is July 29.

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Please note the following if you are planning to apply for any federal opportunities:
 

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.