Production Scale-Up of Thermionic Energy Harvesters
Summary
SCH Number
2019070984
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Production Scale-Up of Thermionic Energy Harvesters
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/24/2019
Document Description
This project will develop capabilities for low-rate initial production (LRIP) of Spark's prototype thermionic energy harvesters. These devices can dramatically increase concentrated solar power (CSP) plant efficiency and simultaneously increase the cost effectiveness of CSP. They will thereby increase CSP capacity development projects in California and enable progress towards the state's ambitious renewable energy targets. key activities of this project consist of cost modeling at the LRIP stage, scale-up of device component manufacturing and device assembly, and screening and testing of these components and devices.
Contact Information
Name
Eleanor Oliver
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Spark Thermionics, Inc.
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Berkeley
Counties
Alameda
Cross Streets
2342 Shattuck Avenue #525 + TBD
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
For Cal. Code Regs. (CCR), Title 14, Section 15301: This project will involve manufacturing and product testing to be performed at existing laboratory and manufacturing facilities. This project intends to install small-scaled equipment into an existing facility and will involve operation, maintenance, and minor alterations to the facility. Work under this project will result in negligible or no expansion of the existing use. This project will result in no significant impact to the environment and is. exempt pursuant to CCR, 14 § 15301. ·
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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