The purpose of this modification is to revise the Submission Deadline for Replies to Reviewer Comments to 7/31/2014 at 5:00pm ET.
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) addresses the application of advanced materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to the development of new hydropower technologies. With the significant advancements realized over the last decade, Computer Aided Design (CAD) driven, additive manufacturing technologies can effectively push the performance and speed the adoption of new hydropower technologies.
Applicants should propose to design an integrated hydropower turbine generator system that applies advanced materials and/or additive manufacturing techniques and produce a prototype unit at an appropriate scale to enable in-water performance testing in a laboratory environment. The project should include design, in-water performance testing, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) analysis that takes into account production scale manufacturing costs, as well as development of a manufacturing plan that estimates the material and process requirements for full-scale production of the design.
The eXCHANGE system is currently designed to enforce hard
deadlines for Concept Paper and Full Application submissions. The APPLY and
SUBMIT buttons automatically disable at the defined submission deadlines. The
intention of this design is to consistently enforce a standard deadline for all
applicants.
Applicants that experience issues with submissions PRIOR to the
FOA Deadline: In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficulties
with a submission, the Applicant should contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk for
assistance (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov).
An Informational Webinar was held for this FOA on April 23, 2014. To view the webinar, click the link below
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/361593865