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Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative: High Operating Temperature Fluids
Funding: Up to $10M Over 5 Years Total
Open Date: 01/19/2012
Close Date: 04/19/2012
Funding Organization: SunShot Initiative
Funding Number: DE-FOA-0000567
Summary:
DOE is supporting the development of innovative heat transfer fluids for use in concentrating solar power (CSP) energy systems. The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI): High Operating Temperature Fluids ("HOT Fluids") funding opportunity seeks applicants to develop innovative heat transfer fluids that are more stable than current technologies at temperatures greater than 800 degrees Celsius. Improving advanced heat transfer fluids could significantly increase the efficiency of CSP technology and help drive down the cost of reliable, renewable solar power in line with SunShot Initiative goals.
The HOT Fluids funding will be awarded as part of the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative-a program designed to advance research, accelerate technology transfer into the marketplace, and educate scientists and engineers in interdisciplinary areas. MURI's university-based approach not only supports early-stage research aimed at innovative fluid development, but also helps provide a new generation of scientists and engineers with the skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in the solar power industry.
For more information, see the full solicitation.
Additional Information:
Full Applications Due: April 19, 2012, 5:00 PM EST
Last updated: 01/19/2012
Funding amounts and schedules are subject to change.