A US$75 million national research and development (R&D) facility for energy storage is expected to be up and running by 2025, the US Department of Energy (DOE) said yesterday. Called the Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL), 30 separate research laboratories will be hosted at the site including technology prototype testing chambers and other test labs that […]
DOE to award $33M to advance hydrogen and fuel cell R&D and the H2@Scale vision
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $33 million in funding to support innovative hydrogen and fuel cell research & development (R&D), infrastructure supply chain development and validation, and cost analysis activities. (DE-FOA-0002446) This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) builds upon existing efforts funded by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office to reduce cost, improve […]
DOE swamped with 13,217MW solar project applications
The Department of Energy (DOE) has been swamped with solar project applications that will yield capacity installations of more than 13,217 megawatts, according to documents culled from the agency. As of June this year, energy department data showed that the array of solar projects proposed by renewable energy developers are either ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) installations; […]
DOE to integrate ‘stranded’ solar, biomass plants in RE auction
The composite team formed by the Department of Energy (DOE) has recommended the integration of up to 480 megawatts of ‘stranded’ solar and biomass capacities in the auction for the renewable portfolio standards (RPS) scheduled next year. National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta said the stranded capacities accounted for 360 to 380MW […]
DOE corners 39 new RE applications
The Department of Energy (DOE) cornered 39 new applications for renewable energy (RE) service contracts; and when these projects are advanced to commercial developments, they could yield additional 552 megawatts of power capacity for the country. As of June 30 this year, energy department data showed it received 23 applications for hydropower service contracts; 10 […]
DOE, EU to energize 100K off-grid Mindanao households
MANILA: The Department of Energy (DOE) and the European Union (EU) are pushing ahead with the energization of off-grid communities that would benefit close to 100,000 households, especially in the Bangsamoro region. EU Head of Development Cooperation Enrico Strampelli and DOE Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella spearheaded the commemoration of the Switch-On Ceremony for solar […]