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Innovation Phase

Basic Science

Fundamental science (i.e. chemistry, biology, physics, etc.) that enables a class of solutions without obvious commercial value.

Research and Development

Research of specific designs or technologies to address explicit technological need; includes prototyping.

Demonstration

A full-scale operating model of a new technology, intended to show its practical utility to potential users and to gather data on its technical and economic characteristics under realistic conditions; applies to first-of-kind technologies and system.

Siting and Permitting

Technical and regulatory assistance and support for planning and management within current policies.

Training/ Education

Instructional training related to energy technologies targeted at projects from science to deployment.

Deployment *

Installation and use of a technology or equipment on a substantial scale that helps apply technological innovations at a large scale; creates economies of scale for that technology. Applies to deployment of emerging and commercial off-the-shelf technologies.

Procurement *

Acquisition of energy technologies by the federal government. Applies to procurement of emerging and commercial off-the-shelf technologies.