Strategic Area
Smart Grid and Energy Storage
Status
Active
Fund
Energy Innovation Program
Year
2025
Agreement Value
$2,000,000
Project Total
$4,000,000
Location
PEI
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Lead Proponent
Maritime Electric Company Ltd.
Project Objectives
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the integration of smart grid technology via the public cellular network in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Expected Results
This project aims to:
- Improve electricity system reliability, visibility and flexibility, especially in low-density urban and rural areas.
- Install and operate a suite of smart grid devices including intelligent switches, voltage control equipment and reclosers.
- Integrate cellular-based device communication into an existing control room.
- Analyze the benefits of cellular network-based smart grid integration.
- Enable new electricity market participants.