Request for Information (RFI) - Engineering Solutions to Harvest Biomass Carbon for Durable Removal and Storage (Carbon Harvesting)
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- Opportunity number
- DE-FOA-0003421
- Agency
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Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Energy
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
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- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Categories
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- Opportunity Zone Benefits
- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to solicit input on potential future programs focused on improving the energy efficiency of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. The RFI seeks information on technologies that could increase the quantity and efficiency of carbon harvested from above-ground biomass, improve biomass processing for maximized carbon storage durability and efficiency, enhance nutrient cycle management, and understand the economic and environmental impacts of sequestering purpose-grown biomass. Key topic areas include feedstocks for energy-efficient CDR, low-energy biomass processing and storage, nutrient retention in the biosphere, and relative environmental and economic costs. ARPA-E is particularly interested in improving the carbon yield, carbon efficiency, energy intensity, cost, monitoring reliability, and carbon storage lifetime of carbon harvesting systems. Responses to the RFI are due by 5:00 PM ET on September 27, 2024. This is an information request only and does not constitute a funding opportunity at this time.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) Federal Grant Program funds transformative research and development of energy technologies. Recent Federal Grant Awards under this program have ranged from approximately $250,000 to $6 million, with project periods typically between 1-3 years. Work would be performed at the applicants' facilities nationwide.
Synopsis
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not accepting applications for financial assistance. The purpose of this RFI is solely to solicit input for ARPA-E consideration to inform the possible formulation of future programs. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit input for a potential ARPA-E program focused on leveraging the zero-energy carbon dioxide capture process provided by photosynthesis to develop novel, transformational technologies that improve the energy efficiency of the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sector. CDR activity within the U.S. and global economies is necessary to reach the net zero targets established by public and private sector actors. To meet the national net zero targets, the U.S. will need to remove approximately 500 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2-eq) per annum by 2050. The energy required by CDR technologies today is substantial, in some cases exceeding 1,500 kilowatt hours (kWh) per ton. To achieve 500 million tons of CO2-eq removal at an energy intensity of 1,500 kWh per ton would require approximately 750 terawatt hours (TWh), which is ˜20% of current U.S. power generation and 100% of current renewable power generation. Improving the efficiency of CDR will reduce the burden that it places on U.S. power generation and will allow renewable power generation to more efficiently decarbonize other sectors. To view the RFI in its entirety, please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFI_DE-FOA-0003421_Carbon Harvesting.pdf |
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