NSERC Energy Storage Technology Network
Hon. Kirsty Duncan, minister of science, unveiled NESTNet in March 2016.
Toronto Metropolitan (Formerly Ryerson) University and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) are proud to lead a five-year, $5 million pan-Canadian network of 15 universities and 26 industry and government partners focused on the future of energy storage — an essential technology in the global transition to clean energy.
The NSERC Energy Storage Technology Network (NESTNet) collaboratively explores many different types of energy storage, including flywheels, lithium-ion batteries and compressed air, while determining how best to integrate these technologies into electricity grids. In addition, researchers consider the implications arising from the increasing adoption of energy storage and how consumers will perceive, adopt and interact with these technologies. By partnering with the private sector, NESTNet enables directed progress — without duplication of efforts — towards a strong domestic Canadian energy storage industry that is also competitive in the global marketplace.
To learn more, please visit the NESTNet website.