Opportunity Title:
Future Grid Challenge
Funder/Agency:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Description:
The Future Grid Challenge offers funding to grid technology companies and research institutions that address challenges ranging from the need for greater real-time system data to incorporating smart technologies and energy storage into power grid planning and operations. The goal of the program is to foster innovative technologies to enhance resiliency, enable and advance energy infrastructure for the performance needed to achieve the Climate Act goals and ensure reliability of the transmission and distribution system, reducing cost, and allowing for faster integration of renewables.
$11 million in funding is available for projects that help identify solutions to the technical challenges of integrating renewable resources into the electric grid. This announcement supports the Climate Act goal of achieving 70 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
Up to $3 million per project category is available to study, develop, or demonstrate innovative technologies that support modern transmission and distribution. The projects must address one priority area of interest that promotes the effective management and reliability of a renewable energy-based grid.
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$11,000,000
Maximum Award:
$3,000,000
Deadline:
October 26, 2023
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