Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0001018

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of the Solar Energy Technologies Office, a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled ?Solar Manufacturing Technology 2 (SolarMat 2)?. This FOA supports the development and implementation of innovative technologies that will create competitive advantage for domestic solar energy technology manufacturers and manufacturers in the solar supply chain. The total federal funding will be approximately $25M with a minimum 50% awardee cost share required. Projects are expected to be funded with a maximum award level of $5M. Please do not submit questions or respond to this Notice of Intent. Prospective applicants to the FOA should begin developing partnerships, formulating ideas, and gathering data in anticipation of the issuance of this FOA. It is anticipated that this FOA will be posted to EERE Exchange January 2014.