; (5) developing technologies capable of early detection of deteriorating electrical equipment on the transmission and distribution grid, including detection of spark ignition causing wildfires and risks of vegetation contact; and (6) assessing upgrades and additions needed to energy sector infrastructure due to projected changes in the energy generation mix and energy demand. (c) Eligible entities The entities eligible to receive grants under this section include— (1) an institution of higher education; (2) a nonprofit organization; (3) a National Laboratory; (4) a unit of State, local, or tribal government; (5) an electric utility or electric cooperative; (6) a retail service provider of electricity; (7) a private commercial entity; (8) a partnership or consortium of 2 or more entities described in subparagraphs (1) through (7); and (9) any other entities the Secretary deems appropriate. (d) Relevant activities Grants awarded under subsection (b) shall include funding for research and development activities related to the purpose described in subsection (b), such as— (1) development of technologies to use distributed energy resources, such as solar photovoltaics, energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and microgrids, to improve grid and critical end-user resilience; (2) analysis of non-technical barriers to greater integration and use of technologies on the distribution grid; (3) analysis of past large-area, long-duration electricity interruptions to identify common elements and best practices for electricity restoration, mitigation, and prevention of future disruptions; (4) development of advanced monitoring, analytics, operation, and controls of electricity grid systems to improve electric grid resilience; (5) analysis of technologies, methods, and concepts that can improve community resilience and survivability of frequent or long-duration power outages; (6) development of methodologies to maintain cybersecurity during restoration of energy sector infrastructure and operation