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.
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