Hydro-Québec’s Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage is a world-class innovation hub in the field of battery materials for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications, both stationary and mobile.
The Center’s efforts focus on advanced lithium-ion batteries and solid state batteries. Its know-how, impressive intellectual property portfolio, and leading-edge facilities draw interest from around the world and make it an essential partner for major industry players involved in the development of tomorrow’s battery materials and technologies.
The Center of Excellence is reinventing energy for the electrified world of the future through its research on a number of fronts: battery materials, electrodes, electrochemical cells, modules, and battery packs. Our aim is to develop ultra-high-performance battery technologies and storage systems that will accelerate transportation electrification and make it possible to bring more renewables onto power grids, on a global scale. If we want to leave a viable planet to future generations, the time to act is now.
Relying on our own innovations to rethink tomorrow’s transport solutions
Ultrathin lithium metal anode
We are currently developing an ultrathin lithium metal anode—the only one of its kind in the world. This advanced technology can be used in conjunction with solid state batteries developed by Hydro-Québec, as well as in the design of batteries currently on the market. The unique and extraordinary feature of ultrathin lithium anode technology is unparalleled performance. It can also be adapted to different cathode materials and significantly reduces production costs.
Solid polymer electrolyte
The solid polymer is a main component in this new generation of batteries. The solid electrolyte placed between the anode and cathode significantly decreases the weight of battery cells, which in turn increases energy, and creates a particularly safe battery. Solid state lithium metal batteries promise to be a next important technology milestone, as they have a very high energy density, are long lasting, and exceptionally light. In addition, the technology is considered a much safer alternative because it does not rely on flammable liquid electrolytes.
Our strong suit: Collaborative innovation
We believe in the synergy of ideas and innovations. That’s why we’re forging R&D partnerships with industry players from around the world to develop new technologies. Interested in becoming a privileged partner in the development of new technologies? Talk to our experts at the Center of Excellence about being part of the adventure: CEETSE-Partenariats2@hydroquebec.com.
Thank you, Hydro-Québec!
The Electrochemical Society is grateful for Hydro-Québec’s support as a Benefactor Level Institutional Partner. For more information on ECS Institutional Partnership, contact Anna Olsen, Senior Manager, ECS Corporate Programs.
