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GFO-21-401 – Propelling Offshore Wind Energy Research (POWER)

CA Energy Commission
Closed
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography At least 25% of available Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) technology demonstration and deployment funding must be allocated to project sites located in, and benefiting, disadvantaged communities; and an additional minimum 10% of funds must be allocated to projects sites located in and benefiting low-income communities.
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Overview

This solicitation will fund research and development projects to demonstrate, test, and validate innovative floating offshore wind (FOSW) components and tools. The solicitation will fund two focus areas: Group 1: Manufacturing, Testing, and Pilot Demonstration of Floating Offshore Wind Technology (Total funding available: $12 million); or Group 2: Inspection and Monitoring Systems for Floating Offshore Wind Applications (Total funding available: $2 million). Selected projects will advance the readiness, performance, reliability, and cost-competitiveness of FOSW, while increasing the knowledge of environmental and wildlife impacts in California.

Funding Information

$14,000,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Contact Information

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Phone: 916-891-8474

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Data Source & Verification

Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM
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