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

Concordia University

$100,000.00

Sustainable and energy-positive prefabricated building envelope systems: BIPV, BIPV/T, STPV

EF 2025-26 · 2026-03-13

Résumé
This collaborative initiative forms a core component of the Volt‑Age Impact program, which advances the development of smart, resilient, and net‑zero‑energy buildings and infrastructure. The project focuses on modelling, designing, and demonstrating integrated energy systems that support carbon neutrality through coordinated use of renewable energy, battery storage, thermal storage, and optimized grid interaction. Key technological solutions include building‑integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems, hybrid BIPV/thermal (BIPV/T) systems, semitransparent photovoltaic (STPV) glazing, solar and geothermal de‑icing systems, heat pumps, and advanced HVAC technologies. Anticipated outcomes include prefabricated modular energy systems, optimized methodologies for achieving net‑zero energy performance, and a roadmap to inform future standards and policies for a resilient, decarbonized built environment. This work is conducted in partnership with the National Research Council of Canada.
Programme
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Numéro d'entreprise
106966591
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Number
1040828
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-13
Agreement Title
Sustainable and energy-positive prefabricated building envelope systems: BIPV, BIPV/T, STPV
Agreement Title (French)
Systèmes d'enveloppe de bâtiment préfabriqués durables et à énergie positive : BIPV, BIPV/T, STPV
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This collaborative initiative forms a core component of the Volt‑Age Impact program, which advances the development of smart, resilient, and net‑zero‑energy buildings and infrastructure. The project focuses on modelling, designing, and demonstrating integrated energy systems that support carbon neutrality through coordinated use of renewable energy, battery storage, thermal storage, and optimized grid interaction. Key technological solutions include building‑integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems, hybrid BIPV/thermal (BIPV/T) systems, semitransparent photovoltaic (STPV) glazing, solar and geothermal de‑icing systems, heat pumps, and advanced HVAC technologies. Anticipated outcomes include prefabricated modular energy systems, optimized methodologies for achieving net‑zero energy performance, and a roadmap to inform future standards and policies for a resilient, decarbonized built environment. This work is conducted in partnership with the National Research Council of Canada.
Description (French)
Ce Projet collaboratif s’inscrit dans le cadre du vaste programme Volt-Age Impact sur la conception et l’exploitation de bâtiments et d’infrastructures intelligents, résilients et à consommation énergétique nette zéro. Il vise à modéliser, concevoir et démontrer des systèmes énergétiques intégrés favorisant la neutralité carbone grâce à l’utilisation coordonnée d’énergies renouvelables, de batteries, de stockage thermique et d’une interaction optimisée avec le réseau. Les solutions comprennent des systèmes photovoltaïques intégrés aux bâtiments (BIPV), des systèmes BIPV/thermiques (BIPV/T), des vitrages photovoltaïques semi-transparents (STPV), des systèmes de dégivrage solaires et géothermiques, des pompes à chaleur et des CVC avancés. Les résultats attendus incluent des systèmes modulaires préfabriqués, des méthodologies optimisées pour atteindre la consommation nette zéro et une feuille de route pour orienter les normes et politiques vers un environnement bâti résilient et décarboné, en collaboration avec le Conseil national de recherches du Canada
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
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding (French)
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number
24077
NAICS Code
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
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
106966591
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Concordia University
Recipient Postal Code
H3G 1M8
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040828