Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Volta Energy Inc.
$75,000.00
Controlled Structured Microgrid Architecture and Components for Distribution-Side Expansion of the Power Grid Infrastructure
FY 2024-25 · 2024-12-01
Summary
This project develops new technologies for the development of structured, stabilizing microgrids. The microgrids comprise distributed generation, storage and controls, allowing the expansion of power infrastructure to support system-wide electrification, while also ensuring greater power grid resilience through a proprietary distributed control paradigm.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
804348225
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2025-03-23
Agreement Number
1026798
Agreement Start Date
2024-12-01
Agreement Title
Controlled Structured Microgrid Architecture and Components for Distribution-Side Expansion of the Power Grid Infrastructure
Agreement Title (French)
Architecture et composants de microréseau structuré contrôlé pour l’expansion de l’infrastructure du réseau électrique côté distribution
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
Amendment Number
0
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
This project develops new technologies for the development of structured, stabilizing microgrids. The microgrids comprise distributed generation, storage and controls, allowing the expansion of power infrastructure to support system-wide electrification, while also ensuring greater power grid resilience through a proprietary distributed control paradigm.
Description (French)
Ce projet développe de nouvelles technologies pour le développement de microréseaux structurés et stabilisateurs. Les microréseaux comprennent la production, le stockage et les contrôles distribués, permettant l’expansion de l’infrastructure électrique pour soutenir l’électrification à l’échelle du système, tout en assurant une plus grande résilience du réseau électrique grâce à un paradigme de contrôle distribué exclusif.
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
Scarborough--Rouge Park
Federal Riding (French)
Scarborough--Rouge Park
Federal Riding Number
35097
NAICS Code
335311
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
804348225
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Volta Energy Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
M1B 5S5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1026798
