DOE Issues RFI for its Solar America Initiative: Technology Acceptance Activities

 

Tom Kimbis, with the Department of Energy's (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Program (SETP), informs us that DOE has officially released a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Technology Acceptance activities under the President's Solar America Initiative (SAI). 

The SETP will achieve the goals of the SAI by focusing primarily o­n two areas: (1) research and development (R&D) o­n photovoltaic (PV) component and system designs, including low-cost approaches for manufacturing them; and (2) technology acceptance activities that address marketplace barriers and offer the opportunity for market expansion.

This Request for Information (RFI) describes preliminary concepts and considerations in the second area, technology acceptance"I urge you to take the time to review the RFI and respond -- this process is critical to the success of the SAI," says Kimbis.

NOTE: all responses should be submitted, per the instructions in the RFI, by email to saita@go.doe.gov. 

DOE plans to issue this FOA in CY2006, providing sixty (60) calendar days for applicants to formulate and submit applications. The SETP plans to evaluate, select, negotiate, and award financial assistance Cooperative Agreements to multiple Applicants o­n a schedule that permits selection of awardees during the Federal Government’s FY2007 (commences October 1, 2007), with work initiated as soon as possible after funds are appropriated to the SETP. The anticipated size, quantity, and timing of DOE-funded awards will be subject to the availability of funds.

Deadline for responses is June 30, but the earlier the response, the more your comments can be used in drafting our strategy, says Kimbis. 


 

 

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