Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001220
Apply for DE FOA 0001220
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOISustainable and Holistic IntegratioN of Energy storage and Solar PV (SHINES)" 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 Oct 14, 2014 and posted on Oct 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2014. (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 NOISustainable and Holistic IntegratioN of Energy storage and Solar PV (SHINES) notice is an advance heads-up from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), issued on behalf of the Solar Energy Technologies Office. It signals DOE's intent to release a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) focused on solving practical grid-integration problems that come with large and growing amounts of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation. As more PV plants are deployed, the natural variability and uncertainty of solar output can create operational challenges for both distribution systems (local grids) and the bulk power system (regional transmission-level operations). SHINES is framed around developing solutions that make high levels of solar easier to operate reliably and affordably.
The core goal of the planned FOA is to enable "holistic" design and development of low-cost, flexible, and reliable PV integration solutions where energy storage is a key enabling component. In other words, DOE is not looking at PV, storage, or grid controls in isolation; it is emphasizing coordinated system design that treats PV plus storage as an integrated resource that can be planned, controlled, and deployed in a way that improves overall power system performance. The notice also makes clear that proposed SHINES solutions do not have to be limited to PV and batteries alone. Applicants may incorporate additional tools such as demand response, load management, and other controllable-grid strategies, so long as they help meet the FOA's performance targets and strengthen PV integration outcomes.
From a funding standpoint, DOE indicated an anticipated total federal funding level of about $15 million, contingent on annual appropriations. Individual projects were expected to be funded up to a maximum federal award of $5 million, suggesting multiple awards could be made under the eventual FOA. A significant matching requirement is highlighted: awardees would need to provide at least a 50 percent cost share, meaning recipients would be expected to contribute at least one dollar of non-federal funding for every federal dollar awarded (or otherwise meet the defined cost-share structure in the final FOA). The funding instrument type listed is a cooperative agreement, which typically means DOE expects substantial involvement in project direction, milestones, and oversight compared to a more hands-off grant.
Programmatically, SHINES is positioned as directly supporting the SunShot Systems Integration mission, with the broader aim of enabling the technologies and processes required for sustainable and holistic integration of hundreds of gigawatts of solar generation into the U.S. power system. The emphasis on "sustainable deployment" and "widespread" adoption indicates DOE's interest in solutions that can scale beyond one-off demonstrations and move toward repeatable, cost-effective approaches that utilities and developers can adopt broadly.
It is important that this posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent (NOI), not the FOA itself. The notice states that no applications will be accepted under the NOI, and all details are subject to change. DOE also notes it would not respond to questions about the NOI; if the FOA is released, DOE would provide a formal channel for questions at that time. The plan described was to issue the FOA on or after October 20, 2014, and to require that applications be submitted through the EERE Exchange website (rather than through the NOI posting). Interested parties were encouraged to register on EERE Exchange or Grants.gov to receive official updates.
The source details identify the opportunity number as DE-FOA-0001220, with an activity category of Energy and a CFDA listing of 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to many entity types, subject to any further clarifications that would appear in the FOA. The issuing office is listed as the Golden Field Office, and a point of contact is provided for access issues (Jeremey J. Mikrut, Grants Management Specialist, via sishines@ee.doe.gov). Finally, the notice emphasizes a key uncertainty: DOE may issue the FOA as described, may issue a substantially different FOA, or may decide not to issue one at all.
SHINES (DE-FOA-0001220) Notice of Intent: FAQs
1) What is SHINES?
SHINES stands for "Sustainable and Holistic IntegratioN of Energy storage and Solar PV." It is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) effort described in a Notice of Intent (NOI) that signals DOE's plan to release a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) focused on solving real-world grid-integration challenges associated with large and growing amounts of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation.
2) Is SHINES a live funding opportunity I can apply to now?
No. The posting described is explicitly a Notice of Intent (NOI), not the FOA itself. The NOI states that no applications will be accepted under the NOI, and all details are subject to change until an actual FOA is issued.
3) What problem is DOE trying to solve with this planned FOA?
DOE is targeting practical operational issues that arise when solar PV penetrations become large. Because solar output varies and is uncertain, it can create challenges for both distribution systems (local grids) and the bulk power system (regional, transmission-level operations). The planned FOA is meant to support solutions that make high levels of solar easier to operate reliably and affordably.
4) What is the main goal of the planned SHINES FOA?
The core goal described is to enable "holistic" design and development of low-cost, flexible, and reliable PV integration solutions where energy storage is a key enabling component. The emphasis is on coordinated system design rather than treating PV, storage, and controls as separate, independent components.
5) Does SHINES only fund PV plus batteries?
Not necessarily. The NOI states that proposed solutions do not have to be limited to PV and batteries alone. Applicants may incorporate additional tools such as demand response, load management, and other controllable-grid strategies, as long as they support the FOA's performance targets and strengthen PV integration outcomes.
6) What kinds of grids or system levels are in scope?
The challenges and solutions described span both distribution systems (local utility distribution networks) and the bulk power system (regional transmission-level operations). The FOA is framed around improving integration outcomes across these operational contexts.
7) How much funding did DOE anticipate for SHINES?
DOE indicated an anticipated total federal funding level of about $15 million, contingent on annual appropriations. This figure reflects planned federal funding and is not guaranteed.
8) What is the expected maximum award size per project?
The NOI states that individual projects were expected to be funded up to a maximum federal award of $5 million, which suggests DOE may make multiple awards under the eventual FOA.
9) Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The NOI highlights a significant matching requirement: awardees would need to provide at least a 50 percent cost share. In practical terms, recipients would be expected to contribute at least one dollar of non-federal funding for every federal dollar awarded (or otherwise follow the cost-share structure defined in the final FOA).
10) What type of funding instrument is expected?
The funding instrument type listed is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates DOE expects substantial involvement in project direction, milestones, and oversight compared to a more hands-off grant.
11) Which DOE office is behind SHINES?
The NOI is from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), issued on behalf of the Solar Energy Technologies Office. The issuing office is listed as the Golden Field Office.
12) What program mission does SHINES support?
SHINES is positioned as directly supporting the SunShot Systems Integration mission, with the broader aim of enabling technologies and processes required for sustainable and holistic integration of hundreds of gigawatts of solar generation into the U.S. power system.
13) What does DOE mean by "holistic" PV integration?
Based on the NOI, "holistic" means DOE is looking for coordinated system design and development where PV plus storage (and potentially other controllable resources) are planned and controlled as an integrated resource to improve overall power system performance, rather than optimizing each component in isolation.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to many entity types, subject to any further clarifications or limits that would appear in the final FOA if and when it is released.
15) What is the opportunity number and category information?
The opportunity number is DE-FOA-0001220. The activity category is Energy, and the CFDA listing provided is 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
16) When did DOE plan to release the FOA?
The NOI described a plan to issue the FOA on or after October 20, 2014. The NOI also notes that plans can change and the FOA might differ substantially from what was described or might not be issued at all.
17) Where would applications be submitted if the FOA is released?
The NOI indicates that applications would be submitted through the EERE Exchange website (rather than through the NOI posting itself).
18) How can interested parties receive official updates?
Interested parties were encouraged to register on EERE Exchange or Grants.gov to receive official updates about the opportunity.
19) Can I ask DOE questions about the NOI?
The NOI states DOE would not respond to questions about the NOI. If a FOA is released, DOE would provide a formal channel for questions at that time.
20) Who is the point of contact listed, and what is it for?
A point of contact is provided for access issues: Jeremey J. Mikrut, Grants Management Specialist. The email address listed is sishines@ee.doe.gov.
21) What uncertainties should applicants be aware of?
The NOI emphasizes that DOE may issue the FOA as described, may issue a substantially different FOA, or may decide not to issue a FOA at all. It also states that all details are subject to change.
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