Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Microgrid Demonstration Project
Agreement Number:
1040676
Agreement Value:
$377,100.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
The Iqaluit Inuit Owned Lands Microgrid Demonstration Project is being developed by Nunavut Nukkiksautit Corporation at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The hotel currently relies on utility electricity from Qulliq Energy Corporation and an oil boiler for heat. The project includes 250 kW of solar PV, a 250 kW/535 kWh battery energy storage system, and two 400 kW diesel generators integrated with an air-to-water heat pump - the first of its kind in Nunavut. Together, the system will supply 100% of the hotel’s electrical and thermal load while reducing diesel use.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Iqaluit, Nunavut, CA X0A 2H0
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040676
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
775949936
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
541330