Bridging the gap between innovation and adoption is a key challenge for the U.S. hydropower industry. H2O, through a previous scoping study, has identified improving access to testing capabilities as one important step towards overcoming this challenge for a variety of hydropower technologies. The HyTN Voucher Opportunity (HyTN VO) is focused on supporting testing and evaluation of hydropower technologies at facilities within the Network. For the purposes of this Voucher Program, physical testing means hands-on experiments in a laboratory environment that involves hardware, such as a prototype, system, component, or coupon. For Round 2, numerical modeling, simulation, and analytical activities are also permitted within the Voucher Opportunity scope.

Vouchers will be distributed as in-kind support, meaning that ENERGYWERX will directly reimburse the Voucher Provider for the work they have completed on behalf of the Voucher Recipients. The value of each Voucher will depend on the services defined in the Voucher Providers’ capability statements, with estimated values of support services per project ranging from $50k to $250k.

DOE anticipates issuing approximately 10-20 Vouchers.

Applications are currently open for Voucher Providers.

More information about becoming a Voucher Recipient will be announced soon. We encourage you to Join Our Ecosystem to receive updates.

For more information about this Opportunity, including information about the live Informational Webinars, FAQs, and additional resources, please visit the ENERGYWERX HyTN Voucher Provider Opportunity Page by clicking here:

Voucher Opportunity 6 – Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) (Providers) - Round 2