Voucher Opportunity 6 - Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) (Providers) - Round 2
U.S. Department of Energy (via ENERGYWERX)
Who can apply
Applicant qualifies as a domestic entity. Applicant must certify that it is not owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of government of Country of Risk. Facilities must be part of the HyTN Network to be eligible to provide technical support to Voucher Recipients. Facilities are not admitted into the HyTN Network solely on the basis that other facilities within their organization are part of the Network. Organizations may apply as both a Voucher Provider and a Voucher Recipient, but may not apply for Voucher services from their own capability. The proposed testing capabilities have direct relevance and benefit to cost-effective, scalable hydropower technologies. The proposed testing capabilities represent testing and/or computer modeling that can lead to clear advancements in technology readiness. The proposed facility is located in the U.S. and meets the eligibility criteria. The proposed facility is purpose-built for testing and evaluation, has the appropriate permits to operate, and can complete the requisite NEPA review. The application is complete and indicates the necessary expertise, site access, equipment/software, and availability to conduct at least one testing activity a year if matched with an appropriate Technology Developer. The scope, cost, and duration of the proposed project activities are reasonable and within the intended purpose of the HyTN Program.
About this opportunity
The Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Program, pronounced heighten, aims to raise the technology readiness of hydropower innovations by connecting Technology Developers to Testing Facilities and implementing targeted testing activities that lead to the deployment of reliable hydropower projects.This Voucher Opportunity seeks to provide U.S.-based Technology Developers with the testing capabilities needed to increase technical readiness and commercialization potential of innovative approaches to hydropower generation. The HyTN Voucher Opportunity, developed in partnership between the Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydropower & Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) and ENERGYWERX, facilitates matchmaking be...