The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMTO) has announced a grant opportunity of $15.7 million to develop domestic production of next-generation batteries and energy storage.
AMMTO is seeking project concepts that will advance platform technologies on which battery manufacturing capabilities can be built. Research and development will focus on improving the production and scalability of sodium-ion batteries, flow batteries, and nano-layered films for energy storage. These batteries are crucial for scalable grid energy storage, electric vehicles, renewable energy integration, microgrids, and more. The grant will also support the integration of smart manufacturing technologies to enhance domestic production efficiency and reduce costs.
“Batteries are essential for the clean energy transition, from powering electric vehicles to storing energy in the grid,” said Dr. Christopher Saldaña, Director of AMMTO. “The impact of this grant will drive competitive domestic production for products necessary for decarbonizing the economy and lowering energy costs for all Americans.”
The topics covered by this funding opportunity include:
– Topic 1: Next-generation battery production platforms
– Subtopic 1.1: Processes and machinery for sodium-ion battery production
– Subtopic 1.2: Processes and design for flow battery manufacturability
– Subtopic 1.3: Scalable production of nano-layered films for energy storage
– Topic 2: Intelligent battery production platforms
AMMTO estimates awarding up to 13 grants under this funding opportunity and encourages underserved communities and underrepresented groups to participate in the process.
For more information about this funding opportunity, please visit the website. The concept paper submission deadline is March 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET, followed by a period for full application submission.
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