the federal innovation chain and nrc's energy storage for grid security and modernization program

8/13/2019 The Federal Innovation Chain and NRC's Energy Storage for Grid Security and Modernization Program

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The Federal Innovation Chain andNRCs Energy Storagefor Grid Security and Modernization Program

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Pike Research

Jenkins and Mansur v ia WISE


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Simplified Federal R&D Landscape

Universities: Supported by NSERC Training High Quality Personnel Fundamental research & new ideas

NRC: Business Focused RTO National Programs in specific opportunity areas Industrial Research Assistance Program Federal R&D Concierge Service

OGDs: NRCan, DRDC, Transport Canada Policy and funding support within specific domains Complementary expertise and facilities

Enablers: SDTC, BDC, EDC, SR&ED Access to capital and project funding Access to foreign markets

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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Develops policies and programs that enhance the contribution of thenatural resources sector to the economy and improve the quality oflife

Focused in the fields of energy, forests, minerals/metals and expertisein earth sciences

Support for collaborative RD&D since the mid- 1980s: $25M Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM), 1998-2003: industrydemonstration program

$29M Program on Energy Research and Development (PERD), 2003-2012:R&D program aimed at federal performers

$6M Technology & Innovation, 2003-2008: Climate Change Plan for CanadaR&D

$33M Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance, 2001-2008: demonstrate andevaluate fuelling options for fuel cell vehicles $11M ecoENERGY Technology Initiative (ecoETI), 2008-2011 $3M Clean Energy Fund: 3 R&D programs aimed at federal performers and

industry


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Other Federal Programs

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) SD Tech Fun d 246 projects that address climate change, air quality, clean water, and

clean soil. (in combination with the NextGen Biofuels Fund) Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC):

Invested more than $7 billion in basic research over 10 years. Training of Canadas next generation of scientists and engineers through partnerships

between postsecondary institutions and industry. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT):

Funds an array of projects and programs in Canada and around the world in Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Programs: Global Commerce Support Program & International Science and TechnologyPartnership Program

Western Economic Diversification Canada: Focused on: Strong small-and medium-sized businesses in Western Canada, A

stronger-knowledge based economy, and communities with increased economicopportunities

Programs: WINN ($100M), Building Canada Fund ($513M), Municipal RuralInfrastructure Fund ($276M)


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About NRC 2012-13 budget: $774M

Over 4,000 employees World-class technical expertise and facilities

IRAP

Researchfacilities

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NRC Transformation:Strategic Program Approach

Focused in areas where we should rather than could

Building strategic core-competencies that are managed nationally

Leads to better, more focused investment decisions in projects andinfrastructure

Enables more deliberate positioning vis--vis other innovation players inthe Canadian innovation system

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Strategic R&D Technical Services Industrial Research Assistance ProgramScience

Infrastructure

GREATER IMPACT


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NRC Energy Storage Program:Reduced adoption risk through cost and durability improvements

Deferinfrastructureinvestment

Peakshaving &arbitrage

Integraterenewables

Cost

Durability

MarketAcceptance

Techno-Economic Assessments

Technical Support of Codes& Standards

Technology Roadmaps

StrategicSupport and

Analysis

Technical Support of DemoProjects

System Integration Component Validation

Demonstration& Validation

Manufacturability Material Improvement Accelerated Testing

Client DrivenR&D


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Strategy: Engaging the Entire Value Chain

Materials Components Controls Integrators End users

Resourceextraction

Materials processing

Batteries (flow,li-ion, leadacid, metal-air)

CAES H2 storage

Smart-gridinterfaces

Inverter Control system

Engineeringfirms

Systemintegrators

Installers

Utilities Independent

power producers

Micro-grids

ENABLERS: capital, business / technology experts, incubators, regulators, govt

To demonstrate at TRL7, an installed cos t r educ t ion from the current ~$1000/kWh tounder $500/kWh and from the current ~$2500/kW to less than $1250/kW, while

increasing the operat ing l i fet ime to >15 years from todays 5 -7 years and strengtheningthe Canadian Energy Storage supply chain.


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Thank you

Adam TuckProgram Leader, Energy Storage for Grid Security and ModernizationTel: 604-221-3058

[email protected]

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