1 Solid-State Lighting Advanced Technology R&D 2015 Funding Opportunity DE-FOA Webinar Brian Dotson SSL Project Manager U.S. Department of Energy DOE SSL Funding Opportunity Webinar October 24, 2014

2 None of the information presented here is legally binding. The content included in this presentation is intended only to summarize the contents of the funding opportunity DE-FOA Any content within this presentation that appears discrepant from the FOA language is superseded by the FOA language. All Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully read the FOA guidelines and adhere to them. Neither the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) nor the employees associated with DOE working on this presentation shall be held liable for errors committed by Applicants based on potentially incorrect or inaccurate information presented herein.

3 1. SSL Advanced Technology R&D FOA Overview 2. Topic Areas 3. Concept Paper 4. Questions Agenda

4 SSL Advanced Technology R&D FOA Overview Through research and development of solid-state lighting the objectives of this opportunity are to: Maximize the energy-efficiency of SSL products in the marketplace Remove market barriers through improvements to lifetime, color quality, and lighting system performance Reduce costs of SSL sources and luminaires Improve product consistency while maintaining high quality products Encourage the growth, leadership, and sustainability of domestic U.S. manufacturing within the SSL industry.

5 SSL Advanced Technology R&D FOA Overview - Continued Total Federal Funds to be Awarded:$10,000,000 Anticipated Awards:6 – 10 Awards Types of Funding Agreements: Cooperative Agreements, Grants, Technology Investment Agreements, Work Authorizations, and Interagency Agreements. Eligible Applicants: Individuals, Domestic Entities, Foreign Entities, Incorporated Consortia, Unincorporated Consortia. Period of Performance: months for Topic Areas months for Topic Areas 3-6

6 SSL Advanced Technology R&D FOA Overview - Continued Cost Share:20% Topic Areas % Topic Areas % Topic Areas 5-6 Recipient cost share = Recipient contribution Federal Funds + Recipient contribution The maximum funding for a project will be $1.5 M, except for topic area 3 which is $500K.

7 Topic Areas

8 Topic Area 1 – LED Core Technology Research The objective of this topic area is to provide applied research to improve understanding and advance LED technology in the areas of: 1. LED Emitter Materials (MYPP Task A.1.2) 2. LED Down Converter Materials (MYPP Task A.1.3)

9 Topic Areas Topic Area 2 – OLED Core Technology Research The objective of this topic area is to provide applied research to improve understanding and advance OLED technology in the areas of: 1. OLED Stable White Devices (MYPP Task C.1.2)

10 Topic Areas Topic Area 3 – LED Product Development Novel LED Luminaire Systems The objective of this topic area is to develop a lighting system for a classroom or office area. System performance goals are provided in Appendix E. A summary of the performance goals are shown below: CRI > 80 Efficacy > 120 LPW Lifetime > 50,000 hours Lumen Maintenance > 85% at 50,000 hours Light Output Control : Range of 100% to 1% Flicker : < 10% from 20% to 100% light output. “Made in the USA” Power Quality : Meets ANSI C82.77 Requirements

11 Topic Areas Topic Area 4 – OLED Product Development The objective of this topic area is to provide research to develop commercially viable OLED materials, devices, or luminaires. Acceptable approaches are limited to: 1. OLED Luminaire (MYPP Task D.4.2)

12 Topic Areas Topic Area 5 – LED Manufacturing Research and Development The objective of this task is provide manufacturing research and development that target improved product quality and consistency, and accelerated cost reduction. This could include development of material production, subsystems, tools, processes, and assembly methods specific to LED-based SSL manufacturing. Acceptable approaches are limited to: 1. LED Luminaire and Module Manufacturing (Mfg. Roadmap Task M.L.1) 2. LED Test and Inspection Equipment (Mfg. Roadmap Task M.L.3) 3. LED Phosphor Manufacturing and Application (Mfg. Roadmap Task M.L.7)

13 Topic Areas Topic Area 6 – OLED Manufacturing Research and Development The objective of this task is provide manufacturing research and development that target improved product quality and consistency, and accelerated cost reduction. This could include development of material production, subsystems, tools, processes, and assembly methods specific to OLED-based SSL manufacturing. Acceptable approaches are limited to: 1. OLED Substrate and Encapsulation Manufacturing (Mfg. Roadmap Task M.O.3) 2. OLED Panel Manufacturing (Mfg. Roadmap Task M.O.5)

14 Concept Paper

15 Technology Description – 3 Pages Proposed Technology Level of Performance Current State of the Art How will this technology overcome challenges in the field Impact on field Key risks Impact of EERE funding Project Team – 1 Page Team skills and expertise Facilities and Equipment Concept Paper Content

16 Submit Concept Paper in EERE-Exchange by: November 14, 2014, 5:00 PM ET Concept Paper Deadline

17 EERE will make an independent assessment of each Concept Paper based on the criteria in Section V.A.1 of the FOA. EERE will encourage a subset of Applicants to submit full applications. Other Applicants will be discouraged from submitting a full application. A “discouraged” notification does not bar an applicant from submitting a full application. Concept Paper

18 By discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project in an effort to save the Applicant the time and expense of preparing an application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations. Concept Paper

19 Only Applicants that submit a Concept Paper are eligible to submit a Full Application. Concept Papers are Required

20 You should receive an by December 5, 2014, indicating that the status of your concept paper has been published in Exchange. Feedback on Concept Papers

21 The next webinar will provide information on the Full Application process. This webinar will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Next Webinar

22 Questions?