DOE Announces ⁤$8 Million ⁤Funding ​for Innovative ‌Energy Storage Designs

Funding Boost ​for Pre-production Design Innovations ‌in⁢ Energy Storage

The U.S. Department⁤ of Energy ⁤(DOE) has‍ unveiled an exciting new funding initiative through its Office of⁢ Electricity⁣ (OE)—the Aligning Manufacturability & Pre-production Design (AMPD) program—which ‍will allocate up⁤ to ‌$8 million ⁢to enhance the production‌ processes for energy storage technologies. ⁣This initiative is aimed at paving the way for scalable manufacturing solutions that are essential for‌ fulfilling the ⁢growing energy storage demands across​ American ​households,⁤ workplaces, and industrial sites.

A Call for Innovative Manufacturing Solutions

The AMPD program invites proposals focusing on early-stage design innovations that not only streamline manufacturability ⁢but also ‌deliver additional advantages to stakeholders involved.⁤ Enhancements in manufacturability are expected to significantly shorten⁣ extended development timelines associated with⁣ storage ‍technologies, reduce costs borne by ‌consumers, and fortify domestic‌ manufacturing capabilities.

According to⁤ Gene Rodrigues, Assistant Secretary at ⁢DOE’s Office of⁢ Electricity,‍ “This funding opportunity is pivotal ‍in driving advancements during⁤ the initial production phases⁣ which promote a reliable and economically viable‍ grid by encouraging local ‌manufacturing of ​energy ‌storage solutions.” He emphasized ⁢that⁣ making these technologies more affordable will facilitate‍ their broader⁢ adoption and ​utilization.

Who Can​ Apply?

The NOFO is open to a wide array of applicants including colleges and universities, private companies, ⁤non-profit ⁢organizations, state agencies, local governments, Tribal authorities,‌ and other innovators dedicated to enhancing pre-production designs within energy storage technology sectors. The DOE specifically promotes collaborative team efforts comprising multiple entities like⁢ technology developers or manufacturers alongside research ​institutions ⁢possessing relevant expertise.

If you’re interested in applying for this opportunity—applications must be submitted by ⁣March 17th 2025—you can find ‌more details here.

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