Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sustainable and energy-positive prefabricated building envelope systems: BIPV, BIPV/T, STPV
Agreement Number:
1040828
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029
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.
Organization:
National Research Council 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.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3G 1M8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040828
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106966591
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Concordia University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
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.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences