GFO-21-401 – Propelling Offshore Wind Energy Research (POWER)
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Purpose:
This solicitation will fund research and development projects to demonstrate, test, and validate innovative floating offshore wind (FOSW) components and tools.
Description:
The solicitation will fund two focus areas:
Group 1: Manufacturing, Testing, and Pilot Demonstration of Floating Offshore Wind Technology (Total funding available: $12 million); or
Group 2: Inspection and Monitoring Systems for Floating Offshore Wind Applications (Total funding available: $2 million).
Selected projects will advance the readiness, performance, reliability, and cost-competitiveness of FOSW, while increasing the knowledge of environmental and wildlife impacts in California.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofit
- Public Agency
- Tribal Government
This solicitation is open to all public and private entities with the exception of local publicly owned electric utilities. In accordance with CPUC Decision 12-05-037, funds administered by the CEC may not be used for any purposes associated with local publicly owned electric utility activities.
Eligible Geographies:
At least 25% of available Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) technology demonstration and deployment funding must be allocated to project sites located in, and benefiting, disadvantaged communities; and an additional minimum 10% of funds must be allocated to projects sites located in and benefiting low-income communities.
Matching Funding Requirement:
Match funding is required in the amount of at least 10% minimum of the requested project funds.
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
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