The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is planning to fund proposals for operational solutions to reduce compliance costs and improve the environmental performance of wind turbines. The three focus areas are advancing smart curtailment strategies, advanced component R&D, and development of offshore wind monitoring and mitigation technologies.

The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) aims to bring together teams of engineers and scientists for an upcoming funding announcement to work on the design of heat exchangers (demonstration scale of 30kW) capable of working at 800°C and 100 bar pressures.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced funding to promote innovation in nuclear energy technologies. Applications may include a focus on advanced nuclear reactor designs, instrumentation and control systems, modeling and simulation, integration into micro-grid, advanced manufacturing and construction techniques.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for developments of technologies used in Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) stimulations. The key focus areas include: invention, design of zonal isolation technologies and adaptation of existing technologies for Enhanced Geothermal System stimulation.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is funding research ideas for novel large power transformer (LPT) designs, in order to build a reliable energy delivery system in the US. The crucial areas of interest include design aspects, next-generation materials, innovative support systems, and advanced monitoring and control technologies.

The Global LEAP is an international competition that aims to identify and promote the world’s best off-grid appliances accelerating market development and innovation. Applicants with ideas to improve quality and energy efficiency of appliances such as fan, TV, and refrigerator can apply for financial, marketing and business development assistance.