DEEE0010279

The objective is to design a MW-scale multi-port converter interface capable of aggregating CHP, PV, and BESS for district energy systems applications and build and deploy a 375kW prototype for field demonstration.

The selected site already operates a 120kW biomass CHP that will be integrated into the prototype along with a 46kW PV system and 375kWh, 2h BESS that will be installed within this project.

In addition to the converter, an IEEE 1547 and IEEE 2030.7-compliant microgrid controller will be deployed to test developed algorithms for economic dispatch, black-start, and islanding operation.

The project will demonstrate the economic and technical feasibility of a multi-port converter for renewable-fueled district energy systems.

GE Vernova Operations

THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA) SEEKS TO EMPOWER REGIONS TO HARNESS THE BENEFITS OF A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. THIS FOA SUPPORTS MULTIPLE AVENUES FOR LOCALITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR ENERGY EFFICIENCY, REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS, AND BOLSTER THEIR LOCAL WORKFORCE THROUGH RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, AND DEPLOYMENT (RDD&D) PROJECTS FOR RENEWABLE-FUELED ENERGY SYSTEMS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURERS IN ADOPTING INNOVATIVE, SMART TECHNOLOGIES TO HELP BETTER MANAGE THEIR ENERGY USE. UNDER THIS FOA, DOE WILL PROVIDE UP TO $7.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT DRIVE INNOVATION, DEPLOYMENT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES FOR CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE CRITICAL FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION UNDER TWO TOPICS: 1) DEMONSTRATION OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN A RENEWABLY-SUPPLIED DISTRICT ENERGY (DE) SYSTEM THAT WILL REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS , AND 2) A PILOT PROGRAM FOR A REGIONAL INITIATIVE TO ACCELERATE THE UPTAKE OF SMART MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES INTEGRATED WITH SYSTEMATIC ENERGY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO IMPROVE MANUFACTURING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEVELOP A HIGHLY SKILLED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE. THE ACTIVITIES TO BE SUPPORTED UNDER THIS FOA ARE AUTHORIZED UNDER §911 THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005, WHICH AUTHORIZES PROGRAMS OF “ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, AND PROCESS EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY-INTENSIVE AND WASTE-INTENSIVE INDUSTRIES.” THE ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED UNDER THIS FOA WILL SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE APPROACH TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS BY DRIVING THE INNOVATION THAT CAN LEAD TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, WHICH ARE CRITICAL FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION. THE ACTIVITIES FUNDED UNDER THIS FOA WILL SUPPORT THE GOALS OF CARBON POLLUTION-FREE ELECTRICITY BY 2035 AND NET ZERO GHG EMISSIONS BY 2050.

81.086 - Conservation Research and Development

Golden Field Office (GFO) [DOE - EERE]

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) [DOE]

Niskayuna, New York United States

City-Wide

DE-FOA-0002573: Technical Partnerships FOA (DE-FOA-0002573)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/30/23 to 09/30/25 and the total obligations have increased 33% from $5,244,722 to $6,982,477.