Led by Toronto Metropolitan University, through its Centre for Urban Energy, the NSERC Energy Storage Technology Network will drive progress in energy storage in Canada, by bringing together Canadian researchers, technology companies, utilities and government agencies. The network. Modern grid-scale energy storage — such as large battery systems — are set to transform the electricity system in Canada, bringing immense benefits to industries, utilities,. Currently, Canadian energy storage systems require further R&D to develop market ready products for customers. By collaborating across disciplines and sectors (academia, industry, utility, and government), these challenges can be met. Energy storage has been identified as one of NSERC's priority target areas(external link, opens in new window) . Energy storage technology R&D and demonstration. A fundamental pillar of the network is to train highly qualified personnel (HQP). Canadian companies and utilities will require this talent pool to replace retiring workers, and build and operate the next generation of electricity systems with energy storage.