QScale signs deal with Energir Development (Energir) for waste heat recovery in Quebec, Canada

QScale has announced that it has partnered with Énergir Development for waste heat recovery at the Q01 Campus currently under construction in Lévis, Quebec, Canada. It aims to become one of the largest waste heat recovery providers of its kind in the region. QScale will reportedly supply free waste heat from its facilities, while Énergir will guide project implementation from design through to operation. The first waste heat recovery projects are projected to begin early next year.

The companies shared that up to 96 megawatts (MW) could be distributed through energy distribution networks, enough to heat over 15,000 Québec households.

Such projects are being strongly encouraged as part of Quebec’s energy transition policies, especially considering that almost 35% of the energy used by large industries is not recovered.

Speaking about the project and how it aligns with the company’s goals, Martin Bouchard, co-founder and president of QScale, said its mission is to design “world-class computing centers” aligned with “sustainable development principles.” “Supercomputers hosted in our computing centers act as radiators, generating heat. QScale is specifically designed to recover 100% of this waste heat. It is therefore natural for QScale to partner with a recognized partner such as Énergir, which aims to diversify into sustainable energy distribution,” Bouchard said. Adding: “This collaboration will allow us to maximize the recovery of waste heat from our centers.”

Meanwhile, Jean-François Jaimes, Executive Director, Development, Renewable Energy and LNG at Énergir, commented: “Our expertise in energy distribution and infrastructure management positions us as a partner of choice for waste heat recovery initiatives. We are thrilled to be joining forces with QScale for this collaboration, which aligns perfectly with our 2030 Vision to diversify our operations and provide solutions that will contribute to the success of our decarbonization efforts and those of Québec.”