Positive Warning for U.S Energy Manufacturers from DOE

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Notice of Intent on Critical Minerals & Materials Supply Chains The DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) announced an NOI for a funding opportunity focused on extraction, separation & refining of critical minerals and materials needed for solar panels, wind turbines, energy storage. -Opportunity for manufacturers: developing manufacturing processes or equipment to recover or refine such materials domestically. -Timing: This is still a “Notice of Intent”, so actual FOA is forthcoming — good window to prepare. -Tip: Start scouting partners (labs/universities/manufacturers) and thinking about supply chain solutions.