Hydro-Québec Shuts Down Battery Lab

Hydro-Québec is shutting down its battery research division CEESTE, impacting about 90 employees—most of whom will be reassigned within the company. Once a unique battery research hub in Quebec, CEESTE is being phased out as the utility refocuses on core goals: grid reliability, smarter energy use, and increased power generation. The former director now leads a battery lab at Concordia. CEESTE’s work and equipment are being transferred to a new industrial lab, LITE, and other research groups, ensuring the momentum in battery tech and energy transition continues—just under a more strategic, utility-driven umbrella. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/516f71d94c8f5718