Next Generation Transformers – Flexible and Adaptable Designs
Agency: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Assistance Listings
- 81.122 -- Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Amendment 00001 is an administrative amendment issued to correct the submission due date within FedConnect. There are no changes to the FOA document.
The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to stimulate innovative designs for large power transformer (LPT) that are more flexible and adaptable. Novel LPT designs should promote greater standardization (i.e., commoditization) to increase grid resilience (i.e., faster recovery through greater interchangeability) in the event of the loss of one or more LPTs. Research efforts will focus on developing lab-scale prototypes (>...
100 kVA) that demonstrate proof-of-concept and allow performance evaluation. Additionally, integration of sensors and data analytics into LPTs can further enhance their flexibility and adaptability. Designs that include embedded intelligence to improve asset operation in a range of environments, both steady-state and under extreme conditions, including the ability to monitor and predict the health of the asset is encouraged.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
See Section III.A of the FOA for specific eligibility information.
Grantor contact information
Description
John R. Hatfield 304-285-5235
John.Hatfield@netl.doe.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Archived: January 31, 2019
Award
$7,500,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0001876
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Community development
Science technology and other research and development
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
June 8, 2018
Archive date:
January 31, 2019
