The objective of this FOA is to conceive and develop scenarios, approaches, methodologies, tools, techniques and systems that maximize the bi-directional exchange of grid services while optimizing connectivity and information exchange at the grid edge to Internet of Things (IoT) interface that leads to enhanced system resilience and reliability. These advancements must be applicable to the scenario of maintaining energy surety to defense installations, where coordination between defense facilities, the utility, and surrounding Distributed Energy Resources(DER) can extend the functioning of those facilities through abnormal events.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting ideas to increase the resilience of U.S. energy grids using solar system solutions. The basic areas of interest are R&D and Technology Transfer for solar situational awareness in strategic locations associated with critical infrastructure and proactive resilience solutions for critical infrastructure. Project ideas should also assess the cybersecurity and interoperability aspects of the solution along with DER options and distribution system constraints

For more information: Click here

The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is soliciting information concerning the current state of high-efficiency internal combustion engines that can be deployed in light trucks and SUVs. The main areas of interest include the current status of technical development of ICEs capable of meeting vehicle performance requirements and technical developments for integration before commercialization

For more information: Click here

The Airforce Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology Office is seeking white paper proposals for solutions to improve the Airforce’s Energy Security Posture. The key research areas include aviation energy, Industrial energy, expeditionary energy, installation energy, ground support energy and OPSEC.