Solar Interconnection Grant Opportunity

Virginia Department of Energy

Published: Aug 31, 2026

Updated: Sep 1, 2026

Source: virginia_eva

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the energy and power, architecture and engineering and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy and Protection. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 2, 2026.

Published through Virginia eVA, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the energy and power sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Virginia General Assembly established the Solar Interconnection Grant Program throughSenate Bill 659 and House Bill 683 (2026) to address one of the barriers facing public-sectorsolar development: the cost of interconnecting distributed solar energy systems to the electricgrid. While the cost of solar equipment has declined substantially over the past decade,interconnection costs, including utility-required system upgrades, protection equipment,engineering studies, and other infrastructure improvements, have become an increasinglyimportant factor affecting project feasibility. Solicitation type: Request for Applications (RFA) Contracting authority: Virginia Department of Energy Work location: The Solar Interconnection Grant Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Energy(Virginia Energy), is intended to help offset these costs, enabling public bodies to pursue solarprojects that reduce energy expenditures and increase the deployment of clean energy across theCommonwealth. The program also supports the Commonwealth's broader interest inunderstanding the nature and extent of interconnection challenges facing public-sector projects. Items/services required: - Organizational Summary - Project Introduction - Project Scope of Work and Timeline - Site Selection and Project Details - Project Readiness - Interconnection Study and Details - Community Benefits - Project Need - Financial Details

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Virginia eVA and was originally published on August 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Virginia Department of Energy

Virginia Department of Energy has issued 29 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Construction & Civil Works, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Virginia eVA. Most recent publication: August 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Virginia eVA to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Virginia Department of Energy in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.