Technological Evolution

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The needs and concerns of the public and of society as a whole are evolving. As a result of climate change, all countries must significantly reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Have you heard of IREQ?

IREQ, Hydro‑Québec’s research institute, drives our innovative approach to the energy transition so that we can build the power system of the future.

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Video transcription, IREQ, the innovation enabler of HQ to build a sustainable energy future in Quebec

Video transcription IREQ, the innovation enabler of HQ to build a sustainable energy future in Quebec

  • 0: 07At IREQ, we believe anything is possible through innovation.
  • 0: 12Innovation is our passion.
  • 0: 15Research at IREQ has been changing the energy world for over 50 years.
  • 0: 23Our projects help advance our society as a whole.
  • 0: 27Our ultimate goal is to decarbonize the economy through our green energy,
  • 0: 32and collectively improving our consumption habits.
  • 0: 37At IREQ, the energy transition is already well underway
  • 0: 42to help us better adapt to this reality.
  • 0: 45We are stepping up our climate change research.
  • 0: 48For us, innovation is about real issues and tangible results.
  • 0: 52We are maximizing the capacity of our generating stations.
  • 0: 56We are optimizing the power system
  • 0: 58that delivers energy to homes throughout Quebec.
  • 1: 02Whether through transportation electrification,
  • 1: 05the integration of wind power, or building solar generating stations,
  • 1: 09we are constantly transforming our systems to welcome new energy sources
  • 1: 13and new applications for electrical power recognized worldwide.
  • 1: 19Our experts are at the heart of an extensive network of committed partners together,
  • 1: 25and thanks to the scope of our technological facilities.
  • 1: 28We are innovation catalysts.
  • 1: 33Our bold vision and team spirit
  • 1: 35let us give concrete form to ideas that are off the beaten track.
  • 1: 39We put forth solutions that even yesterday seemed impossible.
  • 1: 45We are contributing to something bigger than we are.
  • 1: 49The energy system of tomorrow is everyone's business.
  • 1: 53Let's build it together.

Our technological vision for a successful energy transition

1 Innovation with the public at the center of the energy transition

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2 Innovation to optimize our assets in an evolving environment

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3 Innovation to create a smart, robust and flexible energy system

Innovation is essential so we can continue to draw full potential from data, calculation tools and remote automation, which will result in an integrated system that is smart and collaborative as well as both dynamic and flexible.

As we innovate, we must reinvent ourselves as well. Our goal is to create a power system that knows the condition of all of its equipment and the needs of each customer in real time, allowing it to manage variations in production and demand. The most appropriate resources would therefore be deployed when needed.

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A VR tour of IREQ

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The talented minds behind our innovations

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