This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) provides $274,525 to Leaficient Inc., a for-profit organization, to develop and evaluate a novel light production system for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) that dynamically shapes light to optimize power efficiency and biomass growth. The project aims to improve the energy efficiency of indoor agriculture by using advanced optics, machine...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) program will develop and validate a 100-kW flexible combined heat and power (CHP) system capable of operating on a range of low-carbon fuels, including 100% hydrogen, hydrogen-natural gas blends, and biogas. The $5,625,000 award will fund the creation of this unique system comprised of...
The Department of Energy Office of Science awarded Physical Sciences Inc. a $199,899 project grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to support research related to Lake Erie algae biochar agricultural application. The one-year grant running from June 2022 to June 2023 will fund work to develop methods for applying biochar derived from algal biomass to agricultural lands, with the goal of improving soil health and nutrient retention. The Office of Science...
This Project Grant award, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310), aims to investigate the potential of utilizing climate-smart retractable photovoltaic screens (RPVs) to enhance the functionality of greenhouses. The primary goal is to explore how optimized RPVs with automated control systems can synergistically reduce energy and water demands while maximizing power...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science awarded a $191,031 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to Mirai Solar Corp in Mountain View, CA. The grant supports the development of an "Agrivoltaic System with Adaptive Shading Addressing Vegetational Growth Cycle Needs Through Seasonal Variations." The project aims to advance U.S. energy, economic, and national security priorities through transformative scientific discoveries in...
This $1,250,095 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management under the Fossil Energy Research and Development (CFDA 81.089) program, aims to develop a novel agricultural technology based on cultivating nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria ('blue-green' microalgae). The overall objectives are to select N2-fixing strains with high and stable productivities in open pond cultures, harvest the biomass using simple screens and/or settling, and...
This $2,602,145 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (CFDA 81.086 - Conservation Research and Development) supports the development of a fuel-flexible regenerative low NOx industrial hydrogen burner by Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. The project aims to advance sustainable combustion technologies and contribute to the nation's decarbonization efforts. With a performance period from November 1, 2024 to April...
Energy Americas LLC received a $100,396 project grant award from the Department of Energy Office of Science under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to develop smart control technology for energy efficiency and animal welfare improvements in poultry buildings located in Boonville, Missouri. The grant period runs from June 28, 2021 through February 27, 2022. The Office of Science's mission includes delivering scientific tools to transform energy understanding and...
The Department of Energy Office of Science awarded Adelphi Technology, LLC a $250,000 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to develop a field analyzer for soil and water emissions. The grant period runs from February 22, 2021 through February 21, 2022. The Office of Science's mission is to deliver scientific discoveries and tools that transform understanding of nature and advance U.S. energy security and economic competitiveness. This award will...
Farmafield Labs, LLC received a $206,500 project grant award from the Department of Energy Office of Science under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to develop solar powered destratification equipment for floating aeration systems. The award was issued on June 28, 2021 with a period of performance through June 27, 2022. The Office of Science's mission is to advance scientific understanding and energy technologies through basic research, and this award will...