GFO-25-306 – Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT)

Solicitation Type
Grant Funding Opportunity
Solicitation Number
GFO-25-306
Solicitation Status
Active
Release Date
Submission Deadline
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Purpose

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that support the Electric Program Investment Charge 2021 – 2025 (EPIC 4) Investment Plan Topic 3 “Emerging Solar Energy Technologies.” Projects resulting from this solicitation will accelerate advancements in renewable generation technologies and demonstrate cost reductions and increased energy output for utility-scale solar installations (>5 megawatt alternative current (MWAC)) paired with battery energy storage systems (~4 hr) in non-traditional locations. Funded projects must identify and enhance additional benefits for local communities and ecosystems to reduce barriers to and streamline solar photo-voltaic (PV) and storage installations and help reduce environmental impacts.
 

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Solicitation Events

Apr 09 2026

Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-306 – Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT)

April 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Remote Access Only

Funding

Solicitation Contact

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