List of Required Information for Application:
1. Contact information: Name, organization, address, phone number, and email of the applicant.
2. Project title: A clear and concise title that accurately represents the proposed project.
3. Project description: A detailed description of the proposed research, development, and demonstration project on either metal halide perovskite PV or cadmium telluride (CdTe) PV.
4. Objectives: Clearly defined objectives that align with the goals of the funding opportunity, including advancing thin-film PV technology and promoting domestic manufacturing of thin-film PV modules.
5. Budget: A detailed budget proposal indicating how the requested funds will be utilized for the project, including a breakdown of costs for research, development, demonstration, and commercialization activities.
6. Timeline: A proposed timeline for project implementation, indicating key milestones and deliverables.
7. Technical approach: A comprehensive plan outlining the technical approach and methodology that will be employed to achieve the project objectives.
8. Qualifications: Demonstration of the applicant's qualifications, expertise, and experience in conducting research, development, and demonstration projects related to thin-film PV technologies.
9. Partnerships/Collaborations: Description of any partnerships or collaborations with other organizations or industry stakeholders that will contribute to the success of the project.
10. Cost share commitment: A commitment to meet the cost share requirement of 20-50%, including a description of the proposed cost share contributions and how they will be secured.
11. Applicant's capabilities: An assessment of the applicant's current capabilities, including their ability to meet specific thresholds of efficiency, long-term reliability, manufacturability, and economic viability for perovskite PV or CdTe PV technologies.
12. Impact assessment: An evaluation of the potential impact of the project, including its contribution to American leadership in thin-film PV technology and the competitiveness of the domestic PV technology industry.
13. Previous work: Description of any previous work or relevant experience related to thin-film PV technologies, highlighting any achievements or successes in the field.
14. Risk management: Identification and mitigation of potential risks or challenges that may arise during the project implementation, along with contingency plans.
15. Compliance: Assurance of compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and ethical considerations throughout the project.
16. References/Citations: References or citations to support any claims or statements made in the application.
17. Project team: A list of key personnel involved in the project, including their roles
