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DOE Solicits R&D and Field Testing for Next-Generation Geothermal Resource Development

The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Geothermal, is seeking applications for research, development, and field testing to advance next-generation geothermal resource characterization and confirmation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Geothermal - Scope of Work: - Research, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced geothermal technologies and approaches - Field-scale tests at depths and temperatures suitable for full-scale geothermal project development - Exploration drilling to gather data for resource characterization and confirmation of next-generation and hydrothermal geothermal prospects for electrical power production - Funding Details: - Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Field Tests: up to $100 million total, individual awards from $10 million to $25 million - Drilling for Next-Generation and Hydrothermal Resource Exploration: $71.5 million total, individual awards from $4 million to $8 million - Minimum 20% cost share required for all projects - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Multi-year project periods with budget periods contingent on DOE review - Eligibility open to both domestic and foreign entities - Emphasis on real-world, learning-by-doing field projects - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products named; focus is on R&D and field services - Strategic Alignment: - Opportunity supports DOE's GeoVision Roadmap and Multi-Year Program Plan - No product procurement; opportunity is for R&D and field services only

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) targets field-scale tests at depths and temperatures appropriate for full-scale geothermal project development. The projects support research, development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation geothermal development technologies and approaches in real-world conditions. It also targets exploration drilling activities to gather data for characterization and potential confirmation of promising next-generation and hydrothermal geothermal prospects for electrical power production. The projects aim to support DOE's learning-by-doing emphasis and help identify and focus R&D priorities, ultimately guiding future funding decisions regarding development approaches and locations.

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