b'Engineer Innovation | Energy & UtilitiesHydro-Qubec Photos courtesy of Hydro-Qubec. Canadian energy provider uses Simcenter testing solutions to optimize power outputAddressing challenges of thepower and commercializes its 21st century expertise and innovations in world Generating and distributing energy in amarkets.more sustainable way is a major challenge in the 21st century. Hydro- Enable sustainable power generation Qubec is a world-renowned powerHydro-Qubec operates some 60 utility and a leading technologicalhydroelectric generating stations and is innovator. It aims to play a pivotal roleone of the largest hydroelectricity in the transition to renewables and theproducers in the world. Nearly all of decarbonization of electricalthe electricity is generated using water. generation. To support its objectives to deliver clean energy to customers across Hydro-Qubec generates, transmits andQubec and export markets, Hydro-distributes electricity. It is the largestQubec also relies on its research power utility in Canada, and a majorinstitute, the Quebec Electricity player in the global hydropowerResearch Institute (IREQ). IREQ is the industry. It also operates a vast high- largest electric utility research center in voltage transmission system. Its soleNorth America. Hydro-Qubec invests a shareholder is the Qubec provincialyearly average of $100 million government. Canadian dollars (CAD) in its innovation projects.Its mission is to provide customers with a high-quality power supplyThe IREQ team is made up of while contributing significantly toapproximately 500 people; a broad Qubecs collective wealth. As arange of scientists, technicians, recognized leader in hydropower andengineers and specialists. Their efforts large transmission systems, Hydro- make it possible to extend the service life Qubec exports clean, renewableof facilities, boost performance, optimize 38'