Hydro-Québec Gives Seven-figure Gift to Concordia University

Hydro-Quebec

October 12, 2017

Critical research into sustainable energy and smart-grid security is receiving a major boost at Concordia, thanks to a seven-figure donation from Hydro-Québec. In addition to supporting three research chairs, the generous gift aims to attract top students to the university by providing 68 merit-based student awards.

The three chairs will focus on:

– Smart grid security — the first chair of its kind in Canada

– Optimized operation and energy efficiency for buildings

– Design and performance of small electrical machines

 

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