Nergica

JANUARY 2019 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA 7 new opportunities for renewables,” according to Frédéric Côté, General Manager and a key figure in the devel- opment of the Quebec and Cana- dian wind power sectors. Located in Gaspe, QC, Nergica is a college centre for technology transfer (CCTT) and is affiliated with the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles. The name change is reflective of the natural transition from a primarily wind power focus to a more exhaustive approach to energy transition, renewable electricity and its integration. “Nergica works in inno- vation to increase the role renewable play in the energy supply mix, and making sure Canada meets its energy transition targets.” Nergica’s expertise and infrastruc- ture is second-to-none in Canada. “We implemented a 4MW R&D wind- farm in 2009,” says Côté, “the only one of its kind in Canada, complete with a 230kW microgrid that notably includes a 16 kW PV solar array and storage technologies. We apply this “The more exposure we can give to the renewables, the closer we all come to the common goal of reduced dependence on fossil fuels, lower GHG emissions, and, ultimately, lower operating costs. We aim to make all these accomplishments easier and cost effective for our clients.” Madeleine, Nergica organized the munities.