The Systems Performance Advancement II (SPA II): Component
Metric Validation Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) refines the approach
that was used for the FY13 Systems Performance Advancement FOA (SPA I); which developed and tested components to
validate performance independent of integrated systems. SPA I and SPA II focus
on achieving technical performance gains through advanced controls, Power-Take
Off (PTO) components, and innovative structures. SPA II is a progression from
SPA I, with additional emphasis on metrics validated at the component level, as
well as crosscutting component applications for marine and hydrokinetic (MHK)
systems. These initiatives are part of a multi-year strategy to optimize MHK
components in preparation for commercial ready system integration.
SPA II will support component development in three topic
areas that have the greatest potential to impact annual energy production (AEP):
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Topic Area
1: Advanced Controls
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Topic Area
2: Crosscutting Power Take-Off (PTO) Components
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Topic
Area 3: Innovative Structures
The Exchange system is currently designed to enforce hard deadlines for Concept Paper and Full Application submissions. The APPLY and SUBMIT buttons automatically disable at the defined submission deadlines. The intention of this design is to consistently enforce a standard deadline for all applications.
Applicants that experience issues with submissions PRIOR to the FOA Deadline:
In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficulties with a submission, the Applicant should contact the Exchange helpdesk for assistance (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov). The Exchange helpdesk &/or the EERE eXCHANGE System Administrators (EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov) will assist the Applicant in resolving all issues.
Please click "FOA FAQs" under the "FOA Documents" heading below for Questions and Answers specific to this FOA.
A webinar on this FOA was held Thursday, January 22, 2015. Click the link below to access the webinar. Note that you will be asked to register. Please also note that there is a delay of approximately 2 minutes before the webinar actually begins.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/306681136