Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000474
Apply for DE FOA 0000474
- The Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology (Solar ADEPT)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2011 and posted on Apr 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- 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 Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology (Solar ADEPT) opportunity is an ARPA-E funding announcement (DE-FOA-0000474) aimed at pushing forward new ways to get more usable electricity out of solar installations by embedding advanced power electronics directly into solar panels and larger solar farm systems. The core technical idea behind Solar ADEPT is that better, more integrated power conversion and control can reduce losses, improve energy harvest under real-world conditions (like partial shading or mismatch between panels), and deliver electricity in a form that is easier and cheaper to use at the system level. The program sits in ARPA-E's broader mission space of high-impact, high-risk energy R and D, and it is categorized under science, technology, and other research and development.
This posting reflects a modification to the original funding opportunity announcement rather than an entirely new solicitation. The main change described is a narrowing and clarification of the "Other Sources of Funding" disclosure requirement in specific sections of the FOA (Sections IV.C.1 and VI.B.9). Under the modified language, the disclosure emphasis is focused on the individuals involved in the proposed project, specifically Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, and other Key Participants, rather than being framed more broadly. In addition, the modification clarifies what applicants must disclose once they are selected and move into award negotiations, which is the stage where ARPA-E typically validates details and finalizes the cooperative agreement structure.
The application process described includes a Concept Paper phase and a Full Application phase, with ARPA-E actively signaling programmatic interest based on concept papers. Some applicants are encouraged to submit full applications, while others are discouraged. The announcement makes a point of saying that a discouragement notice does not prevent submission of a full application; it is essentially ARPA-E communicating that the proposed approach does not align well with what the program is looking for. This is framed as a practical measure to help applicants avoid spending substantial time and money preparing a full application that is unlikely to advance to award negotiations, and it is also framed as not necessarily being a judgment on the technical quality of the idea in a general sense.
Administratively, the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which usually implies substantial agency involvement during the project compared with a standard grant. Cost sharing is required. ARPA-E anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $10,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $250,000 up to a ceiling of $5,000,000. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types could apply (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full FOA text). The CFDA listing connected to this opportunity is 81.135, associated with ARPA-E.
Key dates in the posting show the opportunity evolving over time. The FOA was posted April 20, 2011, with an original closing date of May 19, 2011, later modified so the current closing date for full applications became July 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Applicants were strongly encouraged to submit at least 24 hours in advance of the deadline, including full applications and any replies to reviewer comments, to reduce the risk of last-minute submission issues. The record also notes an archive date of December 1, 2014, indicating that the opportunity is no longer active.
For communication and support, the FOA directs technical and administrative questions to ARPA-E via arpa-e CO@hq.doe.gov, with a cutoff for questions 96 hours before the applicable deadline. Answers were to be shared through the ARPA-E FAQ page so that all applicants could see the same guidance. The announcement also lists a contracting officer contact (John T. Harris) for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, along with phone and email contact details. Attachments, instructions, and submission materials were provided through the ARPA-E online exchange platform referenced in the announcement.
Solar ADEPT (ARPA-E DE-FOA-0000474) FAQ
What is the Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology (Solar ADEPT) opportunity?
Solar ADEPT is an ARPA-E funding opportunity announcement (FOA) identified as DE-FOA-0000474. It is focused on advancing new ways to get more usable electricity out of solar installations by embedding advanced power electronics directly into solar panels and into larger solar farm systems.
What is the main technical goal of Solar ADEPT?
The central idea is that better, more integrated power conversion and control can reduce electrical losses, increase energy harvest under real-world conditions (such as partial shading or panel mismatch), and provide electricity in a form that is easier and cheaper to use at the overall system level.
What kinds of conditions or problems is the program trying to address?
The description highlights real-world operating issues such as partial shading and mismatch between panels. By embedding advanced power electronics and improving control at the module and system level, the program aims to improve performance and reduce losses that commonly show up in real deployments.
How does Solar ADEPT fit within ARPA-E's mission?
The program is positioned within ARPA-E's broader mission area of high-impact, high-risk energy research and development, and it is categorized under science, technology, and other research and development.
Is this posting a new solicitation or a modification to an existing one?
This posting reflects a modification to the original FOA rather than a brand-new solicitation.
What changed in the modified FOA?
The modification narrows and clarifies the "Other Sources of Funding" disclosure requirement in specific FOA sections (Sections IV.C.1 and VI.B.9). The emphasis is focused on the individuals involved in the proposed project (Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, and other Key Participants), rather than a broader framing.
Who does the updated "Other Sources of Funding" disclosure requirement focus on?
It focuses on the people involved in the project, specifically Principal Investigators (PIs), Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs), and other Key Participants.
When do applicants have to make disclosures related to other sources of funding?
The modification clarifies what applicants must disclose once they are selected and move into award negotiations, which is the stage where ARPA-E typically validates details and finalizes the cooperative agreement structure.
What application phases are part of this opportunity?
The process includes a Concept Paper phase and a Full Application phase. ARPA-E uses concept papers to indicate programmatic interest before applicants invest the effort required for a full application.
What does it mean if ARPA-E "encourages" or "discourages" a full application after reviewing a concept paper?
ARPA-E may actively signal programmatic interest based on the concept paper. Some applicants are encouraged to submit full applications, while others are discouraged if the approach does not align well with what the program is looking for.
If an applicant is discouraged, can they still submit a full application?
Yes. The announcement states that a discouragement notice does not prevent submission of a full application.
Does a discouragement notice mean the idea is low quality?
Not necessarily. The discouragement is framed as an alignment issue with what the program is seeking and as a practical step to help applicants avoid spending substantial time and money on a full application that is unlikely to advance. It is also explicitly framed as not necessarily being a judgment on the technical quality of the idea in a general sense.
What is the award instrument for Solar ADEPT?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply compared to a standard grant?
As described, a cooperative agreement usually implies substantial agency involvement during the project compared with a standard grant.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The opportunity states that cost sharing is required.
How many awards did ARPA-E anticipate making?
ARPA-E anticipated making about five awards under this FOA.
What was the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $10,000,000.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $250,000 (floor) up to $5,000,000 (ceiling).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full FOA text.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing connected to this opportunity is 81.135, associated with ARPA-E.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on April 20, 2011.
What was the original closing date, and what was the modified closing date?
The original closing date was May 19, 2011. It was later modified so the closing date for full applications became July 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Were applicants advised to submit before the deadline?
Yes. Applicants were strongly encouraged to submit at least 24 hours in advance of the deadline, including full applications and any replies to reviewer comments, to reduce the risk of last-minute submission issues.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The record notes an archive date of December 1, 2014, indicating the opportunity is no longer active.
How could applicants ask technical or administrative questions?
Technical and administrative questions were directed to ARPA-E via email at arpa-e CO@hq.doe.gov (as written in the announcement).
Was there a cutoff time for submitting questions?
Yes. The cutoff for questions was 96 hours before the applicable deadline.
How were answers to applicant questions shared?
Answers were to be shared through the ARPA-E FAQ page so that all applicants could see the same guidance.
What if an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The announcement lists a contracting officer contact (John T. Harris) for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, along with phone and email contact details.
Where were attachments, instructions, and submission materials provided?
Attachments, instructions, and submission materials were provided through the ARPA-E online exchange platform referenced in the announcement.
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