Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Blockchain IOT Security Solution for Distributed Energy System Network
Agreement Number:
951189
Agreement Value:
$58,500.00
Agreement Date:
May 18, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
Description:
Edgecom Energy predicts the electricity peak demand in Ontario using an AI algorithm. This algorithm is used to dispatch Battery Energy Storage Systems and other Distributed Energy Systems (DERs) installed throughout Ontario. These DERs may be Natural Gas engine Load Displacement Units, Cogeneration, Trigeneration, Battery Energy Storage Systems or Building Automation Systems.
Blockchain technology will be used to improve the security of the Network Operation Center which manages the dispatch of these resources, and to improve the communication.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Richmond Hill, Ontario, CA L4B 3B2
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q1-951189
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
749538922
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Edgecom Energy Inc
Federal Riding Name:
Richmond Hill
Federal Riding Number:
35087
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
518210