Title:
Youth-Green: R&D in energy intelligence and applications in system optimization
Agreement Value:
$20,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018
Description:
Recent Graduates (MSc/PhD) will be working on the development side of our DRAX ONE R&D program focused on creating tools and demand-side intelligence for grid-connected sustainable greenhouses. Their work will be essential to the hardware implementation and systems integration of our Optimal control capabilities, soon to undergo pre-commercial testing at a 65,000 sq.ft greenhouse site in Alberta.
Pomphrey Industries Corporation is also a supplier of dual-axis solar trackers, and a designer of residential rooftop solar projects. Graduates will have the opportunity to build virtual models, simulate energy conversion and participate in all aspects of a solar project.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program - Green is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the green economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6N 1G1
Reference Number:
172-2018-2019-Q2-907953
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
797354123
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 20,000 dollars.
Amendment Date
Sep 14, 2018
Recipient's Legal Name:
Pomphrey Industries Corporation
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Green Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program - Green is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the green economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
Green projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.