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High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Prize

Propose new HVDC technology solutions to strengthen the U.S. energy grid.
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High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Prize

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Electricity launched the High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Prize to incentivize new technology solutions to improve the performance and resilience of the U.S. energy grid. 

The HVDC Prize invites electrical and industrial engineers, computer scientists, and power electronics researchers to develop new power and energy system solutions to improve renewable distributed generation, transmission to population centers, and integration with the U.S. energy grid. 

The HVDC Prize includes a total prize pool of $200k in cash—up to four winning teams will receive $50k each.

For more information, please review the HVDC Prize Official Rules.

HVDC Technology Background

HVDC technologies provide an alternative electrical transmission system to the conventional alternating current systems. This prize aims to leverage HVDC systems to increase the power grid’s capacity to receive, transmit, and deliver a large amount of energy. Additionally, HVDC technologies are more cost-effective compared to conventional systems for longer transmission distances. HVDC transmission can improve grid resilience, security, and operation flexibility while integrating renewable energy transmission into the existing grid to reach the nation’s goal of carbon neutrality. 

Competitor Eligibility

The HVDC Prize is open to private entities (for-profits and non-profits), non-federal government entities such as states, counties, tribes, municipalities, and academic institutions in the U.S. 

For complete eligibility requirements, please review the HVDC Prize Official Rules.

 


Please review the official rules for the complete application process and instructions for competing.

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HVDC Prize Submission Deadline is Just Around the Corner

May 23, 2023, 9 a.m. PDT by Prize Administrator

Before you submit your prize application, we recommend you:

  • Take a look at the Official Prize Rules to review the eligibility requirements and submission details
  • Watch the one of the Informational Webinars for more details on the prize and answers from the live Q&A (April 18 Webinar or April 27 Webinar)
  • Review the FAQ section for answers to any lingering questions you may have

We can’t wait to review your submission!


Watch the High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Prize supplemental webinars hosted by EFN!

May 8, 2023, 6 a.m. PDT by NREL Challenge

Our Power Connector Entrepreneur Futures Network's hosted two webinars last month to support the High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Prize. Check them out!

HVDC Webinar - April 18: https://vimeo.com/823146966?share=copy 

HVDC Webinar - April 27: https://vimeo.com/823147796?share=copy

 


Join us for the Entrepreneur Futures Network's April 27th webinar featuring a panel of National Lab and industry experts

April 25, 2023, 9:22 a.m. PDT by NREL Challenge

Please register for our Prize Power Connector, Entrepreneur Futures Network's, April 27th webinar to get the details on how to compete for the DOE's $200K High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Prize, which seeks ideas on technological and programmatic innovation. Learn from our panel of National Lab and industry experts and network with other webinar participants. Register here - https://lnkd.in/gSW6tWjx


Entrepreneur Futures Network Webinar in Support of the High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Prize Tomorrow!

April 17, 2023, 11:22 a.m. PDT by NREL Challenge

Register for Entrepreneur Futures Network's webinar tomorrow to get the details on how to compete for the DOE's $200K High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Prize, and network with other competitors and potential partners. EFN experts will overview the prize and provide examples of eligible and innovative technology and policy projects. Register here --- https://lnkd.in/gajHzcJA.


Watch the HVDC Informational Webinar

April 10, 2023, 10:09 a.m. PDT by Prize Administrator

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