Our next chapter…

We’re excited to announce that the McGill Centre for Innovation in Storage and Conversion of Energy (McISCE) is now:

What began as a centre focused on energy storage and conversion has grown into a dynamic, interdisciplinary hub that looks at energy from every angle, scientific, technical, social, economic, and environmental. McGill energy embraces the full complexity of the energy transition and provides a home for diverse approaches and ideas.

McGill energy is McGill University’s Centre for interdisciplinary research, innovation, partnerships, knowledge mobilization, and outreach on sustainable energy.

We bring together a diverse community of researchers from across faculties and disciplines, allowing us to offer a 360-degree perspective on today’s energy challenges and to help drive the transition to sustainable energy systems.

We aim to:

• Generate new knowledge, develop innovative technologies and solutions
• Train the next generation of energy thinkers and doers
• Contribute meaningfully to public dialogue and energy literacy

By connecting and amplifying the many energy-focused initiatives across McGill, we aim to elevate their collective impact and help shape a more sustainable energy future.

How it began ...

Three McGill engineers leading clean technology research laboratories came together to exchange ideas on the energy transition.

How can we meet net-zero by 2050 targets?

Can we think of alternative energy vectors and conversion processes more respectful of the planet’s limited resources?

How do we use renewable electricity at scale and create opportunities for all?

How can we convert and store energy in a more sustainable way and make the new technologies broadly accessible?

After talking for a while, they thought that there must be several other McGill researchers interested in such questions, and the idea of a Centre came about. In May 2021, the McGill Centre for Innovation in Storage and Conversion of Energy (McISCE) was created.

The Centre’s mission encompasses research and technology development as well as impact assessments, outreach, and communications. The top priorities are the training of students, and the development and transfer of novel sustainable practices and technologies to society.

Soon after its creation, the Centre was awarded $2M from TD Bank’s Ready Commitment fund to support its initial phases of development. Now, it’s time for the Centre to start growing.