Polar Knowledge Canada

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1 Polar Knowledge Canada Presentation to Remote Microgrid Conference September 16, 2015

2 Overview of the presentation Introduction to Polar Knowledge Canada Governance CHARS infrastructure Strategic Direction Knowledge Mobilization S&T Priorities, Cross-cutting initiatives Alternative and Renewable Energy Background Current Activities Way Ahead 2

3 Introduction to Polar Knowledge Canada Origins Amalgamation of CHARS and CPC Stood Up 01 June 2015 Mission Conduct world-class cutting edge Arctic research Responsibilities Advancing Canada s knowledge of the Arctic Strengthening Canadian leadership in polar science and technology Consists of Pan-northern Science and Technology Program Knowledge Management and Mobilization Canadian High Arctic Research Station being built in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut 3

4 Polar Knowledge Canada Governance Structure External ADM Committee on Arctic S&T Minister (AANDC) External Inuit Advisory Committee Northern Federal Council Board of Directors S & T Advisory Committee Small Agency Administrators Network Of6ice of the President President David J. Scott S&T Expert Groups Corporate Services Knowledge Management Science & Technology 4

5 CHARS Construction is Underway Triplex Nov 2015 Field & Maintenance Building Nov 2016 Main Research Building July- Nov 2017 Construction of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) will be completed by 2017 AANDC is leading the construction project of the CHARS facility, which will be transferred to POLAR upon completion in 2017 CHARS will be a signi6icant part of the existing pan- northern network of research infrastructure across the North (CNNRO), and contribute to Canada s Northern Strategy 5

6 Knowledge Management and Mobilization The Knowledge Management component of Polar Knowledge Canada includes the following work plans: Knowledge Mobilization Capacity Building and Outreach Traditional Knowledge These activities ensure citizens, including Northerners, bene6it from publicly funded research by following standard data practices and open sharing of data and knowledge. 6

7 A Pan- Northern S&T Program A world- class science and technology program invites international cooperation Current priorities for 6irst 5- year plan ( ): Alternative and renewable energy for the North Reduce the dependency on high- cost imported energy, explore feasibility of local sources, northern application of alternative technologies Predicting the impacts of changing ice, permafrost, and snow on shipping, infrastructure, and communities Improve predictive capabilities and increase knowledge on dynamic cryospheric elements to support community adaptation and improve climate models Baseline information and monitoring to prepare for development Improve decision support for responsible and sustainable development in Canada s North through enhanced characterization Improving northern infrastructure Undertake research and technology development to improve ef6iciency and cost- effectiveness of Northern infrastructure design and construction Underwater situational awareness and associated marine research Enhance monitoring and surveillance of the environment and human activities 7

8 Enhancing Collaboration POLAR facilitates coordination and brokers partnerships across: Canadian science- based departments and agencies Territorial governments and northern organizations Industry and private sector Aboriginal organizations Academia: universities, colleges, research networks International organizations and research networks 8

9 Alternative and Renewable Energy - Background Monitoring Program in Cambridge Bay Solar - NRCan and Campbell ScientiKic Wind NRCan and WEICan Biomass NRCan Study Diesel - QEC Demand Side Management NRCan HRV Project NEISWG Carleton University

10 Report Summary Yukon 95% Grid Supplied Projects underway in Kluane and PotenOally Old Crow North West Territories Territorial Leaders in Developing A&R Projects Nunavut, Nunutsiavut, Nunavik Heavy Reliance on Diesel GeneraOon LiXle Investment, Resource and Capacity for A&R A&R Not Necessarily a Priority Focus on Reducing Diesel Dependency for Energy GeneraOon

11 A&R Current Situation Sustainable Technology Development Canada Community Liaison for UOlity in a Box DemonstraOon Project Three Year RelaOonship Clean Technology Calls for Proposals Financial and Physical Support POLAR Projects Northern ApplicaOon Meet the POLAR Mandate Testable in the North/CHARS/Cambridge Bay Address Remote Microgrid Issues/Reduce Diesel ConsumpOon Four Recommended from 2014/15 CfP and 23 From Reserve List Five Selected for Support in 2015/16 Storage GeneraOon Bio- fuels Solar Tidal Working to Define Proponent RelaOonships

12 The Thermomechanical Approach to Energy Storage SMART GRID and SUB-GRID SCALE COMPRESSED AIR ENERGY STORAGE (CAES) WITH ADVANCED HEAT RECOVERY The highest performance, the most efficient and ecological CAES solution in the industry Investing in a smarter world

13 Sigma Energy Storage CAES-SES Global System Sigma Energy Storage confidential information 13

14 A&R - Going Forward SDTC and Standalone AlternaOve and Renewable Projects CHARS Cambridge Bay CommuniOes Capacity Build Across Canadian North Support to Colleges Include CommuniOes in Projects Help Grow Energy Champions Pan Northern Focus Close CollaboraOve RelaOonships Northern CommuniOes Northern Colleges and Research InsOtutes Northern Governments, UOliOes and Industries Northern A&R Champions Northern Awareness Southern and InternaOonal Partners Understand Northern Issues Northern PerspecOve Given the Mandate Represent and Support CommuniOes

15 Questions Main Research Building 15

16 Contact Information Contact information for Polar Knowledge Canada is as follows: Website: (English) (Français) (FR) Facebook: Polar Knowledge Canada (EN) Savoir Polaire Canada (FR) Download the Polar Knowledge App: advancingpolarknowledge/index.html#h2-4 Contact us! 16