Strategic Area
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations
Status
Active
Partners
University of Western Ontario University of Waterloo S2E Technologies Inc. AtkinsRéalis
Fund
Energy Innovation Program
Year
2025
Agreement Value
$1,500,000
Project Total
$3,243,545
Location
ON
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Lead Proponent
The University of Western Ontario
Project Objectives
This project will develop electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure based on a rotary parking structure and microgrid framework. The result will be an affordable, low-footprint, and resilient charging solution for multi-unit residential buildings without access to driveways and/or garages.
The project activities will include the design, testing and validation of energy, communication and cyber-security systems for the implementation of the EV charging infrastructure.
Expected Results
This project aims to:
- Realize the potential of charging stations for MURB’s and garage orphans in terms of affordability, reliability, cyber-security, land-use efficiency, and charging convenience.
- Reduce pressure on public charging by building or retrofitting MURB’s with charging infrastructure
- Increase electric vehicle use to reduce transportation-related GHG emissions in Canada.
- Create profitable revenue streams and increase property value for building owners.
- Generate business opportunities and support workforce development in Canada.