GFO-25-306, Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT)

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GFO-25-306, Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT)

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Solicitation TypeGrant Funding Opportunity

Solicitation NumberGFO-25-306

Solicitation StatusActive

DivisionEnergy Research and Development

ProgramElectric Program Investment Charge

Release DateMarch 18, 2026

Submission DeadlineJune 16, 2026, 11:59 pm

Questions DeadlineMay 05, 2026, 5:00 pm

IMPORTANT: For this solicitation, use the new Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal (link is external)") to submit an application. Applicants must have or create a user account in order to apply for this solicitation. For assistance, view the User Registration Instructions and Applying for a Solicitation. Purpose

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research and development projects that support the Electric Program Investment Charge 2021, 2025 (EPIC 4) Investment Plan Topic 3 “Emerging Solar Energy Technologies.” Projects resulting from this solicitation will accelerate advancements in renewable generation technologies and demonstrate cost reductions and increased energy output for utility-scale solar installations (>5 megawatt alternative current (MWAC)) paired with battery energy storage systems (~4 hr) in non-traditional locations. Funded projects must identify and enhance additional benefits for local communities and ecosystems to reduce barriers to and streamline solar photo-voltaic (PV) and storage installations and help reduce environmental impacts. Additional Information Pre-Application Presentation (See Solicitation Files) Pre-Application Event Recording (See Event Page) Addendum 1 (See Solicitation Files) Addendum 2 (See Solicitation Files) Questions and Answers (See Solicitation Files) Solicitation Files File

00_GFO-25-306_Application_Manual_addendum_02.docx File

01_GFO-25-306_Att_01_Executive_Summary_Form_ada.docx File

02_GFO-25-306_Att_02_Project_Narrative_Form_ada.docx File

03_GFO-25-306_Att_03_Project_Team_Form_ada.docx File

04_GFO-25-306_Att_04_Scope_of_Work_Template_ada.docx File

05_GFO-25-306_Att_05_Project_Schedule_ada.xlsx File

06_GFO-25-306_Att_06_Budget_ada.xlsx File

07_GFO-25-306_Att_07_CEQA_Compliance_Form_ada.docx File

08_GFO-25-306_Att_08_Past_Projects_Information_Form_ada.docx File

09_GFO-25-306_Att_09_Commitment_and_Support_Letters_Form_ada.docx File

10_GFO-25-306_Att_10_Project_Performance_Metrics_ada.docx File

11_GFO-25-306_Att_11_Applicant_Declarations_requires_signature_ada.docx File

12_GFO-25-306_Att_12_References_for_Calculating_Energy_End-Use_ada.xlsx File

GFO-25-306_Pre-Application_Workshop_Presentation_ADA.pptx File

GFO-25-306_Addendum_Cover Letter_addendum_01_ada.docx File

GFO-25-306_Addendum_Cover Letter_addendum_02.docx File

GFO-25-306_Questions_and_Answers_ada.pdf Solicitation Events

Apr092026 Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-306, Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT)

April 9, 2026\ 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Remote Access Only Funding Solicitation Contact

Please contact the Energy Commission agreement officer within the solicitation manual.

Contact

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Topic areas: Energy and Environment, Circular Economy and Sustainability.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

GFO-25-306, Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT) is administered by California Energy Commission (CEC), listed via California Energy Commission.