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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation

$443,898.00

Renewable Energy Microgrid Integration for Remote, Off-grid Cabins in Nunavut

EF 2022-23 · 2022-05-09

Résumé
To support increased infrastructure and energy demands throughout the 20th century, diesel generators were installed in all communities across Inuit Nunangat. This continues to be the case today where new power plants are being installed and/or upgraded with additional diesel fuel generators. While fossil fuels currently support nearly all heat and electricity loads across Inuit Nunangat, there is a strong desire to develop renewable energy sources to mitigate against climate change impacts and improve resiliency. Challenging crises, such as the recent contamination of Iqaluit drinking water with fuel, remind us of the vulnerability and risk in Inuit Nunangat of relying on a single source for critical infrastructure requirements. To help address these challenges, the project herein has three proposed key areas of work: 1. Feasibility assessments and technological evaluations for three key types of house-scale renewable energy systems well-suited to Inuit Nunangat; 2. Integration and performance evaluation of house-scale renewable energy systems and energy storage with demonstration house in Iqaluit, Nunavut; and 3. Development of remedies to barriers of renewable energy adoption in Inuit Nunangat and advancement of socio-economic development. This project will integrate Inuit values, needs and interests with renewable energy technology evaluations and deployment in Inuit Nunangat. The equipment that will be installed and tested in Iqaluit will serve as an educational and training platform beyond the life of this project. Remedies to barriers of renewable energy adoption will be developed in accordance with Inuit Quajimajatuqangit through coordination with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit department, the parent Inuit birthright organization of the project proponent, Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation. Inuit representation is embedded in this project by the project definition and leadership, students that will contribute and advance their training, and community members that wish to participate in the project by providing paid services or community engagement with consideration. This project will contribute to Arctic energy resilience through the capacity development and de-risking of technology that will be undertaken. Training opportunities for residents of Inuit Nunangat will be available and increased demand for renewable energy technology installation, operation, and maintenance will lead to community economic development. This project will alleviate the key barriers of renewable energy deployment in Inuit Nunangat to create an easier path to follow for future proponents, regulators, and utilities. Scientific outputs and publications arising out of this work will be adapted and translated to be accessible to a wide audience across Inuit Nunangat. Community engagement throughout the whole project will be conducted to the extent that communities and individuals wish to engage. Project CSTIP Agreement #: ANCP-312396 Page 16 | 26 NPO_JA_CSTIP_Grant (vers CINUK April 14, 2022) progress and outcomes will be shared at key events with Inuit representation, such as trade shows, conferences, and regional meetings. Addressing the complex set of challenges for renewable energy deployment and operation in Inuit Nunangat requires the combination of work plans detailed in this project description for accelerating impact.
Programme
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Emplacement
Iqaluit|Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
For-profit organization
Numéro d'entreprise
775949936
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Agreement End Date
2025-03-25
Agreement Number
996557
Agreement Start Date
2022-05-09
Agreement Title
Renewable Energy Microgrid Integration for Remote, Off-grid Cabins in Nunavut
Agreement Title (French)
Microréseau d’intégration d’énergie renouvelable pour les cabines hors réseau des régions éloignées du Nunavut
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$443,898.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
To support increased infrastructure and energy demands throughout the 20th century, diesel generators were installed in all communities across Inuit Nunangat. This continues to be the case today where new power plants are being installed and/or upgraded with additional diesel fuel generators. While fossil fuels currently support nearly all heat and electricity loads across Inuit Nunangat, there is a strong desire to develop renewable energy sources to mitigate against climate change impacts and improve resiliency. Challenging crises, such as the recent contamination of Iqaluit drinking water with fuel, remind us of the vulnerability and risk in Inuit Nunangat of relying on a single source for critical infrastructure requirements. To help address these challenges, the project herein has three proposed key areas of work: 1. Feasibility assessments and technological evaluations for three key types of house-scale renewable energy systems well-suited to Inuit Nunangat; 2. Integration and performance evaluation of house-scale renewable energy systems and energy storage with demonstration house in Iqaluit, Nunavut; and 3. Development of remedies to barriers of renewable energy adoption in Inuit Nunangat and advancement of socio-economic development. This project will integrate Inuit values, needs and interests with renewable energy technology evaluations and deployment in Inuit Nunangat. The equipment that will be installed and tested in Iqaluit will serve as an educational and training platform beyond the life of this project. Remedies to barriers of renewable energy adoption will be developed in accordance with Inuit Quajimajatuqangit through coordination with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit department, the parent Inuit birthright organization of the project proponent, Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation. Inuit representation is embedded in this project by the project definition and leadership, students that will contribute and advance their training, and community members that wish to participate in the project by providing paid services or community engagement with consideration. This project will contribute to Arctic energy resilience through the capacity development and de-risking of technology that will be undertaken. Training opportunities for residents of Inuit Nunangat will be available and increased demand for renewable energy technology installation, operation, and maintenance will lead to community economic development. This project will alleviate the key barriers of renewable energy deployment in Inuit Nunangat to create an easier path to follow for future proponents, regulators, and utilities. Scientific outputs and publications arising out of this work will be adapted and translated to be accessible to a wide audience across Inuit Nunangat. Community engagement throughout the whole project will be conducted to the extent that communities and individuals wish to engage. Project CSTIP Agreement #: ANCP-312396 Page 16 | 26 NPO_JA_CSTIP_Grant (vers CINUK April 14, 2022) progress and outcomes will be shared at key events with Inuit representation, such as trade shows, conferences, and regional meetings. Addressing the complex set of challenges for renewable energy deployment and operation in Inuit Nunangat requires the combination of work plans detailed in this project description for accelerating impact.
Description (French)
Pour répondre à la demande croissante d’infrastructures et d’énergie au cours du XXe siècle, des génératrices diesel ont été installées dans toutes les collectivités de l’Inuit Nunangat. C’est toujours le cas aujourd’hui, où de nouvelles centrales électriques sont installées ou mises à niveau avec des génératrices diesel supplémentaires. Bien que les combustibles fossiles répondent actuellement à la quasi-totalité de la demande de chauffage et d’électricité dans cette région, les collectivités souhaitent vivement adopter des sources renouvelables d’énergie pour atténuer les effets du changement climatique et renforcer leur résilience. Des crises difficiles, comme la récente contamination de l’eau potable d’Iqaluit par du carburant, nous rappellent la vulnérabilité et le risque engendrés en Inuit Nunangat par la dépendance vis-à-vis d’une source unique pour répondre aux besoins critiques en infrastructures. Pour faire face à ces enjeux, le projet propose trois grands domaines d’action : 1. évaluations de la faisabilité et des aspects technologiques de trois types principaux de systèmes d’énergie renouvelable à l’échelle de l’habitation, bien adaptés à la région; 2. intégration et évaluation de la performance des systèmes d’énergie renouvelable à l’échelle du foyer, ainsi que du stockage de l’énergie dans une habitation de démonstration d’Iqaluit, au Nunavut; 3. élaboration de solutions pour lever les obstacles à l’adoption des énergies renouvelables dans l’Inuit Nunangat et promouvoir le développement socio-économique. Ce projet intégrera les valeurs, les besoins et les intérêts des Inuits au processus d’évaluation et au déploiement des technologies d’énergie renouvelable dans l’Inuit Nunangat. L’équipement qui sera installé et testé à Iqaluit servira de plateforme d’éducation et de formation au-delà de la durée de vie du projet. Les solutions aux obstacles à l’adoption des énergies renouvelables seront élaborées conformément au Qaujimajatuqangit inuit en coordination avec le département du Qaujimajatuqangit inuit de la Société de développement inuit du Nunavut, la Qikiqtani Inuit Association, et la Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation, qui parraine le projet. La représentation des Inuits est intégrée dans la définition et la direction du projet. Elle sera assurée par les étudiants qui y contribueront et poursuivront ainsi leur formation, et par les membres de la collectivité qui y participeront en fournissant des services rémunérés ou un engagement communautaire avec contrepartie. Le projet contribuera à la résilience énergétique de l’Arctique grâce à ses activités de développement des capacités et d’atténuation des risques technologiques. Des possibilités de formation seront offertes aux résidents de l’Inuit Nunangat, et la demande accrue d’installation, d’exploitation et d’entretien de technologies d’énergie renouvelable favorisera le développement économique de la collectivité. Le projet permettra d’atténuer les principaux obstacles au déploiement des énergies renouvelables dans l’Inuit Nunangat et de faciliter la tâche des futurs promoteurs, régulateurs et services publics. Les résultats scientifiques et les publications issus de ce travail seront adaptés et traduits pour être accessibles à un large public dans l’Inuit Nunangat. L’engagement collectif sera encouragé tout au long du projet dans la mesure où les collectivités et les particuliers souhaitent s’engager. En vertu de l’accord de projet, les progrès accomplis et les résultats obtenus seront partagés à l’occasion d’évènements importants tenus avec des représentants inuits — par exemple, salons commerciaux, conférences et réunions régionales. Pour relever l’ensemble complexe de défis liés au déploiement et à l’exploitation des énergies renouvelables dans l’Inuit Nunangat, il faut combiner les plans de travail détaillés exposés dans cette description de projet afin d’en renforcer l’impact.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Nunavut
Federal Riding (French)
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number
62001
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
775949936
Recipient City
Iqaluit|Iqaluit
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation
Recipient Postal Code
X0A 0H0
Recipient Province or Territory
NU
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q3-996557
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