Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) at the US Department of Energy (US DoE) has launched a $12 million funding call to support innovation in tidal and wave energy sectors.
WPTO is soliciting applications that support research, testing, and development of marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies that harness the energy from waves and tidal currents in oceans and rivers.
The funding opportunity will support projects in the following topic areas:
The deadline for submitting concept papers has been set for January 17, while the full application must be submitted by March 1, 2017.
The WPTO hosted an informational webinar on this funding opportunity on December 20, which can be viewed online .