Grant: CCI Applied Research and Development Grants

Vermillion Power Technologies (VPT), located in Calgary, Alberta, is a leading energy management company with a strong presence in Canada and a growing international footprint. VPT provides comprehensive solutions to optimize energy consumption and reduce operational costs for various clients, including commercial, industrial, and governmental organizations. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, they focus on leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies to offer energy management services that are both effective and environmentally responsible. VPT is in the process of developing innovative technology for renewable home energy systems. This groundbreaking technology aims to streamline the complexity of solar installations by consolidating all the intricate components onto a single-circuit inverter. VPT is partnering with Lambton College to develop a state-of-the-art web application to streamline the company’s service delivery and offer a seamless user experience. The developed web application will incorporate advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and real-time data monitoring to enhance energy management capabilities and promote sustainable consumption patterns. To achieve this, the project will focus on design and prototyping, development and deployment, enhancement and AI integration, deployment and maintenance, AI model enhancement and firmware development, and mobile app development. The technical benefits of the project are an automated master control of each system through firmware, centralized control of every system through a server, enhanced networking capabilities, and historical data collection for further research. While the technical aspects have been proven, the data collection, integration, and management achieved through the proposed project will be crucial in supporting further development phases. These phases include pilot testing, field trials, manufacturing pilot, CSA certification, and large-scale manufacturing. As a result, Vermillion Power Technologies anticipates significant growth, with plans to expand to 50 full-time employees over the next three years following the completion of the project. In addition, VPT is actively engaging in discussions with local manufacturers, which could create 30 additional jobs across three local facilities within the next 3 to 5 years.