GFO-21-401 – Propelling Offshore Wind Energy Research (POWER)

Purpose: This solicitation will fund research and development projects to demonstrate, test, and validate innovative floating offshore wind (FOSW) components and tools. The solicitation will fund two focus areas: Group 1: Manufacturing, Testing, and Pilot Demonstration of Floating Offshore Wind Technology (Total funding available: $12 million); or Group 2: Inspection and Monitoring Systems for Floating Offshore Wind Applications (Total funding available: $2 million). Selected projects will advance the readiness, performance, reliability, and cost-competitiveness of FOSW, while increasing the knowledge of environmental and wildlife impacts in California. Eligible Applicants: This solicitation is open to all public and private entities with the exception of local publicly owned electric utilities. In accordance with CPUC Decision 12-05-037, funds administered by the CEC may not be used for any purposes associated with local publicly owned electric utility activities. Eligible Geographies: At least 25% of available Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) technology demonstration and deployment funding must be allocated to project sites located in, and benefiting, disadvantaged communities; and an additional minimum 10% of funds must be allocated to projects sites located in and benefiting low-income communities. Matching Funding: Match funding is required in the amount of at least 10% minimum of the requested project funds.

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