Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Electronic Grid Systems Inc.
$131,750.00
Developing the Prototypes of eGRID DC Solution for Upgrading Secondary Distribution Grid
FY 2022-23 · 2022-04-01
Summary
The project aims to develop and pilot a disruptive DC distribution grid solution for residential areas. The solution allows utility companies to double the capacity of the secondary distribution grid with the existing grid infrastructure. By avoiding construction works, the solution enables 70% cost saving and 99% faster deployment.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
712804137
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2022-04-01 | 2022-23 | $100,000.00 |
| 1 | 2022-04-01 | 2022-23 | $131,750.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 31,750 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La valeur totale des modifications est de 31 750 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
987420
Agreement Start Date
2022-04-01
Agreement Title
Developing the Prototypes of eGRID DC Solution for Upgrading Secondary Distribution Grid
Agreement Title (French)
Mise au point des prototypes de la solution eGRID DC pour la modernisation du réseau de distribution secondaire
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$131,750.00
Amendment Date
2022-09-06
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
The project aims to develop and pilot a disruptive DC distribution grid solution for residential areas. The solution allows utility companies to double the capacity of the secondary distribution grid with the existing grid infrastructure. By avoiding construction works, the solution enables 70% cost saving and 99% faster deployment.
Description (French)
Le projet vise à mettre au point et à piloter une solution perturbatrice de réseau de distribution en courant continu pour les zones résidentielles. Cette solution permet aux entreprises de services publics de doubler la capacité du réseau de distribution secondaire avec l'infrastructure existante. En évitant les travaux de construction, la solution permet une réduction des coûts de 70 % et un déploiement 99 % plus rapide.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number
48019
NAICS Code
334410
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
712804137
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Electronic Grid Systems Inc.
Recipient Operating Name
eGrid / eGrid Systems
Recipient Postal Code
T6H 0R5
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q4-987420
