Grid Storage Launchpad Project (2020 Transition): Difference between revisions

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*Capability for independent testing and validation of next-generation energy storage materials, devices, and prototype systems under grid operating conditions.
*Capability for independent testing and validation of next-generation energy storage materials, devices, and prototype systems under grid operating conditions.
*Characterization capabilities focused on technologies with grid applications capabilities.
*Characterization capabilities focused on technologies with grid applications capabilities.
 
*Integration of existing materials development capabilities and collaboration with industry and universities. In August 2019, OE determined that a new facility at [[Pacific Northwest National Laboratory]] (PNNL) would optimally address these gaps.<ref>Critical Decision 1</ref>
*Integration of existing materials development capabilities and collaboration with industry and universities. In August 2019, OE determined that a new facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) would optimally address these gaps.<sup>1</sup>


==Summary==
==Summary==


The Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) Project will be a new, national grid-scale energy storage R&D facility that includes investments from the State of Washington, Battelle, and PNNL. Through independent testing and validation of grid energy storage technologies, the GSL will develop and promulgate rigorous grid performance standards and requirements that span the entire energy storage research and development (R&D) cycle, from basic materials synthesis to advanced prototyping. The GSL will focus on three outcomes to advance grid energy storage development:  
The [[Grid Storage Launchpad]] (GSL) Project will be a new, national grid-scale energy storage R&D facility that includes investments from the State of Washington, Battelle, and PNNL. Through independent testing and validation of grid energy storage technologies, the GSL will develop and promulgate rigorous grid performance standards and requirements that span the entire energy storage research and development (R&D) cycle, from basic materials synthesis to advanced prototyping. The GSL will focus on three outcomes to advance grid energy storage development:  


===Collaborate===
===Collaborate===
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*Independent analysis of alternatives – completed in June 2019;
*Independent analysis of alternatives – completed in June 2019;
 
*[[Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board]] (ESAAB); Critical Decision (CD) 1 readiness – completed in August 2019;
*Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board (ESAAB); Critical Decision (CD) 1 readiness – completed in August 2019;
 
*Head of Contracting Activity review of contracting package – May 2020; and
*Head of Contracting Activity review of contracting package – May 2020; and
*Independent Project Review for Critical Decision 2/3 ESAAB – December 2020 (est.)
*Independent Project Review for Critical Decision 2/3 ESAAB – December 2020 (est.)


==Formal DOE Process==
==Formal DOE Process==


The Project is subject to the requirements of DOE Order 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets.<sup>[https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0413.3-BOrder-b 2]</sup> The Order establishes project management principles and processes with the goal of delivering projects within cost and schedule that are fully capable of meeting mission performance, safeguards & security, and environmental, safety, and health requirements. The project lifecycle is organized into project phases which are separated by Critical Decisions, which represent a project’s readiness to proceed from one phase to the next.
The Project is subject to the requirements of DOE Order 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets.<ref>Available at, https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0413.3-BOrder-b.</ref> The Order establishes project management principles and processes with the goal of delivering projects within cost and schedule that are fully capable of meeting mission performance, safeguards & security, and environmental, safety, and health requirements. The project lifecycle is organized into project phases which are separated by Critical Decisions, which represent a project’s readiness to proceed from one phase to the next.


==Major Decisions/Events==
==Major Decisions/Events==
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''e. FY2020 numbers reflect $1m in appropriated funds and $4m in reprogrammed funds''
''e. FY2020 numbers reflect $1m in appropriated funds and $4m in reprogrammed funds''


In addition to OE line item funding for the facility acquisition, PNNL and others are committing resources to leverage the DOE investment:  $15 million of Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) for catalysis research, $8 million from the State of Washington for state-of-the-art research equipment, $7 million from PNNL for general research equipment, and $5 million from the Battelle Memorial Institute.
In addition to OE line item funding for the facility acquisition, PNNL and others are committing resources to leverage the DOE investment:  $15 million of [[Laboratory Directed Research and Development]] (LDRD) for catalysis research, $8 million from the State of Washington for state-of-the-art research equipment, $7 million from PNNL for general research equipment, and $5 million from the Battelle Memorial Institute.


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
Footnotes:
1. Critical Decision 1
2. Available at, https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0413.3-BOrder-b.
↑DOE. (2021). Transitions 2020: Issue Papers. US Department of Energy.
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