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NREL Seeking Participants for a Multiclient Initiative
Estimates of the potential of renewable energy are critical in informing decisions regarding energy investments and energy policy. While some estimates for RE resource, technical, economic, and market potential have been made, they are not detailed or comprehensive. Private investors and public policymakers have expressed interest in using renewable energy to meet a larger share of U.S. energy needs, but this effort would require more robust analysis of renewable energy potential. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking partners for developing a Renewable Energy Potential Initiative. This initiative will analyze and explore, in a comprehensive and systematic manner, the potential of renewable energy to meet a substantial share of U.S. energy needs.
The initiative will be a multiyear, public-private collaborative analytic effort to advance the understanding of all aspects of renewable energy potential. This solicitation will identify partners that want to participate in the analysis and exploration through a systematic process.
Access this handout (PDF 128 KB) Download Acrobat Reader for more information, and this brochure (PDF 340 KB) for a project timeline. The initiative will address the tough questions about renewable energy:
- Is it cost competitive today? If so, which types, which markets, and which regions? If not, will it be and when?
- What indications do we have that cost/performance might improve significantly for specific renewable energy technologies?
- How fast could the renewable energy industries expand if there were a rapidly increasing market demand?
- What market factors might increase market demand for renewable energy?
- What policies might help or hinder the market penetration of renewable energy?
- What is limiting specific renewable energy technologies? Can those barriers be overcome?
Partner Contributions
NREL is seeking a range of partners, and will engage in individual negotiations based on mutual interests. The following general guidelines will frame these negotiations:
- Partners may contribute funding, in kind, or both. The partner contributions will determine the terms of the agreement between NREL and each partner.
- Partners may participate in the initiative and also may negotiate related proprietary tasks.
- Partners joining on or before December 31, 2006, will influence the agenda and publications for Year 1.
- Agenda and cost for Year 2 will be determined by September 30, 2007.
Interested?
If you are interested in learning more, would like more information on the evaluation criteria, or have additional inquiries, please contact:
Laura Vimmerstedt (303) 384-7346
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
1617 Cole Blvd. (MS 1533)
Golden, Colorado 80401-3393
Please watch this site for updates on the process.
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