U.S. Department of Energy, Golden Field Office, 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, CO 80401

A -- SUPPLEMENTAL ANNOUNCEMENT-06, UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOLAR DISH/CONVERTER TECHNOLOGY, TO THE BROAD BASED SOLICITATION (DE-PS36-00GO10482) FOR SUBMISSION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS INVOLVING RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION FOR THE OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY A SOL DE-PS36-00GO10482 DUE 062000 POC Contact Ruth E. Adams, Contracting Officer, (303) 275-4722 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the Supplemental Announcement, http://www.eren.doe.gov/golden/solicitations.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer, ruth_adams@nrel.gov. Under this Supplemental Announcement, DOE is soliciting Applications from accredited colleges or universities for fundamental research that advances solar dish/converter technology. Innovative subsystem, component, or system concepts are sought for ultimate integration into a technically and economically viable dish/converter system in the 1 to 5 kWe range. The development of alternate or advanced power conversion devices, advancements of dish concentrator components, and the integration of these conversion devices and concentrator concepts are of specific interest. A goal of DOE's Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Program is the development of clean, competitive, and reliable power options using concentrated sunlight. To achieve this goal, the Department of Energy is interested in fundamental research that will advance existing solar dish/converter technology through improved performance, increased reliability, and reduced cost. The DOE is also interested in supporting research of new and innovative system concepts which have the potential for efficiently converting concentrated solar energy to electricity in the 1 to 5 kWe range. To improve the economic viability, small-scale (5-10 m2) concentrators can be combined with potentially reliable, low-cost 1-5 kWe converter options such as concentrating PV or small free-piston Stirling engines. Applicants are requested to conduct fundamental research that either advances the performance of dish/converter technologies or the development of new system concepts and to demonstrate system or component performance through test, modeling, or analysis. Research should be directed towards the design and development of subsystems, components, or system designs through the enhancement or adaptation of existing technology or through the development of advanced technologies. System or component concepts with the potential to improve dish/converter technology performance, operability, and economics will be major factors in selecting Applications for award. Successful Applicants will develop designs that can lower system cost (i.e., capital, installation, operation, or maintenance), improve performance, and increase system reliability and maintainability. As part of the research, design concepts or component performance must be verified through test, modeling, or analysis. Submittal and acceptance of an interim report, along with a design review, will be required prior to proceeding with prototype development or concept verification. Eligibility for continued funding will be based on the quality of the interim report, results of the design review, viability of the design, and the availability of DOE funding. Applications under this Supplemental Announcement must demonstrate the capabilities, commitment, and resources necessary to conduct the research and the potential to either enhance or adapt existing technology or advance the state of solar dish/converter technology. Technical support and assistance may be provided by the Department of Energy, through the National Laboratories. Any specific support through a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), which includes all DOE National Laboratories, should be included as a separate task in the Statement of Work and the related costs separately identified. These costs should not be included in the proposed budget. Only accredited colleges or universities are eligible to apply for Financial Assistance under this Supplemental Announcement. Awards under this Supplemental Announcement will be Cooperative Agreements with terms of up to three years. Subject to funding availability, a total of $2,000,000 in DOE funding is anticipated over a three year period for all awards under this Supplemental Announcement. The DOE anticipates selecting three to five applications for award under this Supplemental Announcement. However, upon funding availability, DOE reserves the right to fund portions of additional applications. As fundamental research is solicited through this Supplemental Announcement, no cost share is required in order tobe considered for award under this solicitation. However, cost share will be considered in selecting applications for award. Solicitation Number DE-PS36-00GO10482, in conjunction with Supplemental Announcement 06, will include complete information on the program including technical aspects, funding, application preparation instructions, application evaluation criteria, and other factors that will be considered when selecting projects for funding. Issuance of the Supplemental Announcement is planned for March 2000. Questions should be submitted in writing to: Ruth E. Adams, DOE Golden Field Office, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401-3393; transmitted via facsimile to Ruth E. Adams at (303) 275-4788; or electronically to ruth_adams@nrel.gov. The Supplemental Announcement, once issued, can be obtained from the Golden Field Office Home Page at http://www.eren.doe.gov/golden/solicitations.html. It is DOE's intention not to issue hard copies of the Supplemental Announcement. All responsible sources may submit an application and all timely applications will be considered. Posted 02/29/00 (W-SN429671). (0060)

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