Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)

2024 HIGHLIGHTS - Caribbean Trade Mission Our Canada-Caribbean Microgrids Summit in Nassau in March 2024 was a unique collaboration between DEC, the Rocky Mountain Institute, Global Affairs Canada and the Government of The Bahamas. Canadian microgrid experts met with the Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas, and several Caribbean microgrid stakeholders, such as community planners, hotel and tourism businesses, universities, and government to provide valuable capacity building support for microgrid projects in the Caribbean. Thank you to the Government of Canada and CanExport for your support of this trade mission. Read our 2023 Caribbean Microgrids Market Report https://loom.ly/qafALlo

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at Decentralised Energy Canada! The Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 promises introspection, wisdom, and pivotal changes. COOL FACT: Look to the skies on January 25 as a rare planetary alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will put on a show for stargazers.

2024 HIGHLIGHTS - This week, Decentralised Energy Canada is looking back at some of the highlights of 2024. Congratulations to Splice N Connect Inc., this year’s Gamechanger Pitch Competition Winner. They have received a minimum of $25K of seed investment from Valhalla Private Capital for their technology, a non-invasive smart cable device that provides real-time monitoring of underground power cables to empower industries with actionable data to help optimize the grid. T.rex AI won the People’s Choice award for their ALEX Node, an AI-enabled decentralised control system to help optimise energy loads and balance supply and demand. Phase one of their first pilot is complete. Fuse Power Management won this year’s Rising Star award for their vehicle-to-grid (V2G) innovation, which utilizes Medium Heavy Duty electric vehicles to sell demand response services to the grid when the vehicles aren’t in use. This provides mobile electricity sources contributing to grid stability during peak demand times.

2024 HIGHLIGHTS - This week, Decentralised Energy Canada is highlighting some of our top moments of 2024. This year, we started an extensive value chain mapping exercise that unpacks the transition to decentralised energy. Using our 21 years of industry experience and targeted research, we created an animation that explores the differences between traditional electricity infrastructure and decentralised energy infrastructure, with a focus on the role of prosumers (consumers who both produce and consume electricity) in the global shift to decentralised energy. It describes how onsite energy will provide a more efficient, resilient, and affordable future.  "A decentralised solution demands collaboration and cooperation between government and policymakers, innovation and technology experts, and prosumers," said Giulia Brito Pound, a McGill University student and DEC intern, who is leading this value chain mapping exercise. Check out the animation here: https://lnkd.in/g_U6UPzv

2024 HIGHLIGHTS - This week, Decentralised Energy Canada is recapping some of the highlights of 2024. The Decentralised Energy Forum in Whistler, B.C., was a game-changing success for our industry! Four salient themes emerged from the sessions and discussions: 1. Putting customers at the centre of the transition will be essential for driving the adoption of decentralised energy solutions. Social engagement is as important as providing technical solutions to propel the industry forward. 2. We need persistent innovators that are empowered by an ecosystem that is supportive, connected, and respectful. 3. Engaging with Indigenous communities, recognizing their valuable contributions, and promoting collaboration between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous groups in energy development projects will accelerate energy accessibility for rural and indigenous communities. 4. The growing need for larger volumes of data and complex sources of data is challenging our classical computing capabilities. All industries, including decentralised energy, share this barrier to progress. Quantum computing is a promising solution that needs to be explored. DEF also served as a matchmaker between innovators and investors, and we’re excited to see the deals that emerge. Watch the full sessions on our YouTube Channel https://lnkd.in/gBkhBdrj We hope you’ll join us at DEF 2025, which will be held November 20-21, 2025 in Quebec City. Conference registrations are available now at a discounted price: https://loom.ly/zx5qwZs

2024 HIGHLIGHTS - This week, Decentralised Energy Canada is highlighting some of our top moments of 2024. In June, we launched our Energy Innovation Challenge. This initiative, organised by Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat, is a ground-breaking three-year program aimed at empowering small and medium-sized Canadian enterprises (SMEs) to overcome commercialisation obstacles and bring their decentralised energy solutions to market. Congratulations to Edgecom Energy and Arcus Power Corp for winning the first intake of the Energy Innovation Challenge! https://loom.ly/C1gF7Ck The second intake is open until January 9! So, if you have an innovative technology that can improve distribution network reliability, resiliency, energy affordability, and sustainability, check it out: https://loom.ly/60Fk6IA Thank you to our program sponsors Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), APEX Southeast Alberta, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Valhalla Private Capital

Quantum computing is no longer a futuristic concept. Unlike classic computing, which processes bits as definitive zeros or ones, quantum computers use qubits. Imagine being able to be in two places at once – that's a day in the life of a qubit, capable of existing in a state of superposition – as both one and zero simultaneously. This means quantum computers can sift through vast amounts of data and solve complex calculations swiftly, making our current computing look like child’s play in comparison. As Parham Pashaei from the Quantum Algorithms Institute highlighted at our 2024 Decentralised Energy Forum, this leap allows us to craft new algorithms and computing methods that open a world of possibilities for decentralised energy systems. From advanced simulations and optimisation techniques to robust AI applications and groundbreaking cryptography – quantum computing is paving the way to a smarter, more resilient energy infrastructure. Watch the video here: https://loom.ly/XRneUSk As our energy needs become more dynamic, the volume of data and the predictive analytics we rely on become increasingly demanding. Quantum computing is our promising ally in meeting these challenges head-on. Join us at our 2025 Decentralised Energy Forum in Quebec City as we dive deep into the wonders of Quantum and the Energy Advantage. Secure your spot today while our holiday sale is on (ending December 31, 2024). This is the lowest the price will ever be. https://loom.ly/zx5qwZs #DecentralisedEnergy #QuantumComputing #EnergyInnovation #DEF2025

Have you registered yet? Join us Today at 11:00 am (Mountain Time) for an informational webinar about the second intake for DEC's Energy Innovation Challenge. Are you a forward-thinking entrepreneur with innovative ideas for enhancing distribution network reliability and sustainability? This is your chance to shine! Intake 2 is now open, and we're here to answer all your questions and help you make a difference in the energy industry. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ggP2iMvF #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #Webinar #DecentralisedEnergy

Meta Will Invest $10 Billion in Louisiana Data Center: Meta will build its largest data center yet in Richland Parish, Louisiana, where it plans to build a 4 million SF campus. Meta will invest $10 billion, double the initial reports of a $5 billion project. The campus will stretch 1 mile in length, and "will play a vital role in accelerating our AI progress," said Meta. State officials described the project as a "transformational investment that cements the state’s status as a major innovation hub and puts this picturesque rural community on the leading edge of a global digital revolution." Turner Construction Company, DPR Construction, and Mortenson will build the Richland campus, which is expected to employ more than 5,000 construction workers at peak construction. Meta is also investing more than $200 million in local infrastructure improvements. Meta also addressed its sustainability plans for the massive site. "Together with our energy partner, Entergy, we are adding enough clean and renewable energy to the grid to cover 100% of the electricity use of our Richland Parish Data Center," Meta said in a statement. "We have worked closely with Entergy from the beginning to plan for our energy needs, and we will bring at least 1,500 megawatts of new renewable energy to the grid."

Join Decentralised Energy Canada for Holiday Cocktails! 📅 When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST 📍Where: Cucina Market Bistro Calgary (515 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB T2P 3S8) Price: Members: $54 Non-members: $68 ATTENTION STUDENTS!! Five free tickets are available for full time students first come first served. Email [email protected] A great opportunity to connect with energy industry leaders in a relaxed setting. Register at https://lnkd.in/g8m2EDmt IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid Eventbrite Fees, you can also e-transfer your Ticket Fee to [email protected]