Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000327
Apply for DE FOA 0000327
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Midsize Turbine Development Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 7, 2010 and posted on May 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, issued the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Midsize Turbine Development Projects" (Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000327) to support the advancement of midsize wind turbine technology and accelerate these machines toward commercial readiness. This is a discretionary grant opportunity under CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development) and it requires cost sharing or matching funds from award recipients. The FOA was posted on May 25, 2010, with an application closing date of July 14, 2010, and eligibility is broadly unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained within the full announcement.
A central point in this notice is that it is a modification to the FOA rather than a wholesale rewrite. DOE corrected errors specifically within Appendix E, which covers Cost of Energy (COE). The modification replaces incorrect COE calculations with the correct formula structure. The corrected presentation shows COE calculated as COE = ((FCR x ICC) / AEPnet) + AOE. It also clarifies how AOE is computed, showing AOE as inclusive of operations and maintenance and levelized replacement cost components on a per-net-annual-energy basis, and it corrects the expression for OM (operations and maintenance) as ((First Year OM Cost in 2010 dollars) x 0.60) / AEPnet. In addition to the formula corrections, DOE replaced incorrect content in the "Wind Resource Regimes" section of Appendix E, updating the values in the second column of the associated table labeled "Rayleigh Probability Class 4 Site 7.25." DOE emphasizes that all other portions of the FOA remain unchanged, and that the revised sections are highlighted in the updated document to make the changes easy to identify.
Programmatically, the FOA reflects the Wind and Water Power Program FY10 budget request to Congress and is framed as a collaborative national effort to develop midsize wind turbines. The funding strategy is aimed at applicants that are already beyond the early concept stage. DOE is looking to award grants to domestic entities or partnerships that, at a minimum, already have detailed design plan specifications and a developed prototype for a midsize turbine. In practice, this means the program is oriented toward bridging the gap between prototype development and market-ready products, rather than funding purely exploratory R&D.
Applications are evaluated based on how convincingly they demonstrate the ability to meet the FOA goals and objectives and how well they align with the evaluation criteria described in Section V (Application Review Guidelines). The FOA highlights several priority themes that applicants are expected to address directly. First, DOE is seeking meaningful technology advancement and innovation in midsize wind turbines, which could include improvements to performance, reliability, grid compatibility, controls, or other design innovations that materially strengthen the commercial value of the turbine. Second, applicants are expected to apply value engineering to deliver a cost-competitive product for both domestic and global markets. In the FOA, value engineering is described as a disciplined process that examines systems, facilities, procedures, and supplies to reduce costs without sacrificing efficiency, reliability, or maintainability, indicating DOE is focused on practical cost reductions that do not introduce unacceptable operational risk. Third, the FOA stresses U.S. job creation and growth of the domestic wind industry through active engagement of U.S. manufacturers and supply chain vendors, signaling that domestic sourcing, manufacturing plans, and supplier partnerships can be important parts of a competitive proposal. Fourth, applicants must provide a detailed and credible plan for accelerated product development and testing to reach commercial readiness, with examples including design for manufacturing, system performance optimization, and performance and reliability testing aimed at certification.
For applicants seeking more detail or the full amended announcement, DOE points to FedConnect as the access portal (https://www.fedconnect.net). The listed point of contact for issues accessing the announcement is Laura Merrick Matthews at laura.merrick@go.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DOE "Midsize Turbine Development Projects" (DE-FOA-0000327)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is titled "Midsize Turbine Development Projects."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000327.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, issued this FOA.
What is the purpose of this FOA?
The FOA is intended to support the advancement of midsize wind turbine technology and accelerate these machines toward commercial readiness.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. This is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Does the FOA require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The FOA requires cost sharing or matching funds from award recipients.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on May 25, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is July 14, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained within the full announcement.
Is this notice a brand-new FOA or a modification to an existing FOA?
This notice is a modification to the FOA rather than a wholesale rewrite.
What parts of the FOA were corrected in the modification?
DOE corrected errors specifically within Appendix E, which covers Cost of Energy (COE). DOE also replaced incorrect content in the "Wind Resource Regimes" section of Appendix E.
Were the changes limited to Appendix E?
DOE states that all other portions of the FOA remain unchanged, with the revised sections highlighted in the updated document to make changes easy to identify.
What is the corrected Cost of Energy (COE) formula structure?
The corrected presentation shows COE calculated as: COE = ((FCR x ICC) / AEPnet) + AOE.
What does the FOA clarify about AOE?
The modification clarifies that AOE is computed as inclusive of operations and maintenance and levelized replacement cost components on a per-net-annual-energy basis.
What is the corrected expression for OM (operations and maintenance)?
The corrected expression for OM is: ((First Year OM Cost in 2010 dollars) x 0.60) / AEPnet.
What was updated in the "Wind Resource Regimes" section?
DOE replaced incorrect content in the "Wind Resource Regimes" section of Appendix E by updating the values in the second column of the associated table labeled "Rayleigh Probability Class 4 Site 7.25."
What is the programmatic context for this FOA?
The FOA reflects the Wind and Water Power Program FY10 budget request to Congress and is framed as a collaborative national effort to develop midsize wind turbines.
What stage of technology is DOE targeting with this funding?
The funding strategy is aimed at applicants that are already beyond the early concept stage and are working to bridge the gap between prototype development and market-ready products.
What minimum development status does DOE expect from applicants?
DOE is looking to award grants to domestic entities or partnerships that, at a minimum, already have detailed design plan specifications and a developed prototype for a midsize turbine.
What kinds of project goals does DOE want applicants to address?
Applications are expected to address the FOA goals and objectives and respond directly to priority themes including technology advancement and innovation, value engineering for cost competitiveness, U.S. job creation and domestic supply chain engagement, and accelerated product development and testing to reach commercial readiness.
What types of technology improvements or innovations are emphasized?
The FOA points to meaningful technology advancement and innovation that could include improvements to performance, reliability, grid compatibility, controls, or other design innovations that strengthen the commercial value of the turbine.
What does DOE mean by "value engineering" in this FOA?
Value engineering is described as a disciplined process that examines systems, facilities, procedures, and supplies to reduce costs without sacrificing efficiency, reliability, or maintainability.
How does the FOA address U.S. job creation and domestic industry growth?
The FOA stresses job creation and growth of the domestic wind industry through active engagement of U.S. manufacturers and supply chain vendors, indicating that domestic sourcing, manufacturing plans, and supplier partnerships can be important elements of a competitive proposal.
What does DOE expect related to testing and commercial readiness?
Applicants are expected to provide a detailed and credible plan for accelerated product development and testing aimed at certification and commercial readiness, with examples including design for manufacturing, system performance optimization, and performance and reliability testing.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are evaluated based on how convincingly they demonstrate the ability to meet the FOA goals and objectives and how well they align with the evaluation criteria described in Section V (Application Review Guidelines).
Where can applicants access the full amended FOA?
DOE points to FedConnect as the access portal: https://www.fedconnect.net.
Who should be contacted for issues accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Laura Merrick Matthews at laura.merrick@go.doe.gov.
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