Grid Modernization Utility Challenge – National Grid

Description of goods to services to be bid: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces the availability of $3 million in funds for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Health Operation Tools in the New York State National Grid service territory. This Program Opportunity Notice (PON) seeks projects that will design, develop, and demonstrate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported BESS health monitoring platform that enables predictive diagnostics, failure detection, and lifecycle optimization of grid-connected battery systems. This PON will focus on product development and demonstration projects that improve the resiliency, reliability and overall performance of the power grid in support of achieving New York State’s clean energy goals. The technology topic area was chosen in collaboration with the National Grid. Utility Challenges are a part of the NYSERDA 2026-2030 I&R Portfolio Operating Plan (DMM Case 25-M-0421) Grid Modernization focus area to fund RDD&C projects focusing on projects across technologies, tools, and processes that accelerate the development of a safe, reliable, and affordable electric grid. If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences: NYSERDA is accepting Full Proposals in the following categories:Category A: Product Development, Up to $3 million in NYSERDA funding per award with 30% cost share requirement Category B: Demonstration Projects, Up to $3 million in NYSERDA funding per award with 30% cost share requirement (a) For demonstration projects, the site must be in New York State.(b) A New York State manufacturer should be on a new product development project.(c) Other requirements vary among other categories. Please refer to PON 6240 on NYSERDA's website, www.nyserda.ny.gov, for specifics Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%