Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002613
Apply for DE FOA 0002613
- The Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS FOR HYDROGEN TURBINES FOR STATIONARY POWER GENERATION" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.089.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 07, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2022 Full Applications must be submitted by 2359 EST. See Section IV. of FOA for detailed application instructions.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS FOR HYDROGEN TURBINES FOR STATIONARY POWER GENERATION (DE-FOA-0002613) is a Department of Energy effort led by the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) and administered through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). It targets a very specific barrier to deploying hydrogen-fueled gas turbines for stationary power: the materials and component durability limits in the turbine hot gas path when operating on very high hydrogen blends, especially in the 70 to 100 percent hydrogen range. The program is framed around the reality that hydrogen combustion is fundamentally different from natural gas combustion, and that those differences cascade into new requirements not just for combustor design and controls, but also for the materials that must survive higher temperatures, different combustion products, and more aggressive operating environments.
DOE notes that earlier work supported hydrogen turbines in coal gasification systems with pre-combustion carbon capture, where a water-gas shift process can produce a near-pure hydrogen fuel stream for a turbine. More recent work has shifted toward industrial turbines capable of running on high-hydrogen-content fuels. That shift creates major combustion challenges because hydrogen burns fast and has high flame speeds. Those properties can cause problems for the dry low-NOx combustors commonly used in modern industrial gas turbines, including increased risk of auto-ignition, flashback (where the flame moves upstream into the premixer), thermoacoustic instabilities, and stricter requirements for fuel-air mixing. DOE-funded research has already made meaningful progress in understanding these phenomena and how hydrogen affects combustion behavior, turbine materials, and aerothermal heat transfer, but DOE emphasizes that substantial development remains before 100 percent hydrogen turbines become routine commercial products.
A key point in the opportunity description is that once hydrogen concentration rises above roughly 75 percent, combustion behavior changes enough that existing solutions may not scale. DOE anticipates the need for new combustor architectures, revised sensor placement, and updated control strategies to reliably detect and manage the flame while monitoring for flashback and thermoacoustics. Emissions are also part of the concern: at higher hydrogen levels, NOx can increase because of higher flame temperatures and the limits of current premixed dilution methods. DOE suggests that catalytic NOx reduction, with modifications, could remain viable, but the larger thrust of this FOA is not on aftertreatment. Instead, it is on the turbine hardware that must withstand the new thermal and chemical environment.
The core technical focus is the development of hot gas path parts, with a strong emphasis on advancing ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials. Higher flame temperatures and increased water content in the combustion products can shorten the life of traditional metallic hot-section components and can also drive ceramic recession and coating degradation. That combination increases the need for improved high-temperature materials, better environmental barrier coatings, and improved cooling approaches. In practical terms, the FOA is aimed at pushing the temperature capability and durability of turbine hot-section components so turbines can operate efficiently and reliably under high-hydrogen combustion conditions, helping enable low-carbon stationary power generation pathways that rely on hydrogen as a primary fuel.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means DOE expects substantial technical involvement during project execution (for example, through reviews, milestones, and coordination). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is generally open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the FOA text. The CFDA number is 81.089, and the activity category is Energy and Environment. DOE listed an expected five awards, with an award ceiling of 800,000 per award. The opportunity was created April 7, 2022, with full applications originally due May 18, 2022 by 11:59 PM Eastern, and applicants were directed to Section IV of the FOA for detailed submission instructions.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted materials and components program intended to close a commercialization gap for very high hydrogen-capable turbines. Rather than treating hydrogen combustion as only a combustion or controls problem, DOE is highlighting that the hot gas path environment changes enough at high hydrogen levels that next-generation CMCs, coatings, and cooling designs are likely required to achieve acceptable lifetime, reliability, and performance for stationary power turbines operating at or near 100 percent hydrogen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and reference number of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS FOR HYDROGEN TURBINES FOR STATIONARY POWER GENERATION and is identified as DE-FOA-0002613.
Which Department of Energy office is leading the effort?
The effort is led by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM).
Which organization administers the award?
The opportunity is administered through the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
What problem is DOE trying to solve with this FOA?
This FOA targets a specific barrier to deploying hydrogen-fueled gas turbines for stationary power generation: materials and component durability limits in the turbine hot gas path when operating on very high hydrogen blends, especially around 70% to 100% hydrogen.
Why does very high hydrogen content create new durability challenges for turbines?
DOE highlights that hydrogen combustion differs from natural gas combustion in ways that change the turbine operating environment. At high hydrogen levels, turbines can face higher temperatures, different combustion products (including increased water content), and more aggressive conditions that can shorten the life of traditional hot-section components and degrade coatings and ceramics.
What hydrogen range is emphasized in the opportunity?
The FOA emphasizes very high hydrogen blends, particularly in the 70% to 100% hydrogen range.
Is there a threshold where DOE expects turbine behavior to change significantly?
Yes. DOE notes that once hydrogen concentration rises above roughly 75%, combustion behavior can change enough that existing solutions may not scale, creating a need for new approaches.
Is this FOA mainly about combustor design and controls, or about turbine materials?
While the FOA acknowledges major combustion and controls challenges at high hydrogen (such as flame behavior and stability), the main thrust is on turbine hardware and specifically hot gas path parts and the materials, coatings, and cooling approaches needed to survive high-hydrogen operation.
What combustion challenges does DOE associate with high-hydrogen fuels?
DOE notes that hydrogen has high flame speeds and burns quickly, which can create problems for dry low-NOx combustors, including risk of auto-ignition, flashback (flame moving upstream into the premixer), thermoacoustic instabilities, and stricter requirements for fuel-air mixing.
Does the FOA address emissions like NOx?
Emissions are part of the concern. DOE notes that at higher hydrogen levels, NOx can increase due to higher flame temperatures and limits of current premixed dilution methods. DOE suggests catalytic NOx reduction (with modifications) could remain viable, but the FOA is not primarily focused on aftertreatment.
What technical areas are at the core of this FOA?
The core technical focus is the development of hot gas path components, with strong emphasis on advancing ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials, along with improved environmental barrier coatings and improved cooling approaches to enable higher temperature capability and durability under high-hydrogen combustion conditions.
Why are ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) highlighted?
DOE points to the need for next-generation materials that can withstand the hotter and chemically different environment associated with high-hydrogen combustion. CMCs are emphasized as a pathway to improve temperature capability and durability in hot-section parts, especially as traditional metallic components may experience reduced life under these conditions.
What material degradation mechanisms are mentioned?
The description notes that higher flame temperatures and increased water content in combustion products can drive shortened life of traditional metallic components and can also contribute to ceramic recession and coating degradation, which increases the need for improved coatings and cooling strategies.
What kinds of turbine components are implied by "hot gas path parts"?
The FOA broadly targets parts in the turbine hot gas path that must survive the harshest thermal and chemical conditions. The provided description does not list individual part names, but it clearly prioritizes the hot-section component set and the associated materials/coatings/cooling needed for durability.
How does this FOA connect to earlier DOE hydrogen turbine work?
DOE notes earlier work supported hydrogen turbines in coal gasification systems with pre-combustion carbon capture, where a water-gas shift process can produce a near-pure hydrogen turbine fuel stream. More recent work has shifted toward industrial turbines that can operate on high-hydrogen-content fuels, which introduces major combustion and durability challenges.
What is the intended application area for the turbines supported by this FOA?
The FOA targets stationary power generation, aiming to enable low-carbon pathways that rely on hydrogen as a primary fuel.
What award instrument will DOE use?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for project execution?
The description indicates that DOE expects substantial technical involvement during project execution, for example through reviews, milestones, and coordination.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is generally open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the FOA text.
What is the CFDA number and activity category?
The CFDA number is 81.089, and the activity category is Energy and Environment.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE listed an expectation of five awards.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is listed as $800,000 per award.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 7, 2022.
What was the full application due date and time?
Full applications were originally due on May 18, 2022 by 11:59 PM Eastern.
Where are the detailed submission instructions located?
Applicants were directed to Section IV of the FOA for detailed submission instructions.
What is the overall goal of the program in plain terms?
The program is a targeted materials and components effort intended to close a commercialization gap for turbines capable of operating reliably at very high hydrogen levels (up to near 100% hydrogen). DOE is emphasizing that the hot gas path environment changes enough at high hydrogen that next-generation CMCs, coatings, and cooling designs may be needed to achieve acceptable lifetime, reliability, and performance.
Is this FOA focused on making 100% hydrogen turbines a routine commercial product?
The description states that DOE has funded research that made meaningful progress, but also emphasizes that substantial development remains before 100% hydrogen turbines become routine commercial products. This FOA fits into that gap by focusing on materials and hot-section durability.
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