BluWave-ai and City of Summerside Mark Seven Years of Successful AI Integration
OTTAWA, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2025 – Amidst rising calls for ‘Buy Canadian’ initiatives, a noteworthy collaboration between the City of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and BluWave-ai stands as a beacon of innovation and homegrown technological advancement. This partnership, which predates recent trade tensions, exemplifies the power of Canadian-made technology in the global energy transition.
Since 2018, BluWave-ai and the City of Summerside have been at the forefront of AI integration in the energy sector. Their collaboration led to Canada’s first automated real-time AI energy dispatch system within an energy utility, showcasing the potential of Canadian-developed AI to drive decarbonization efforts worldwide. This has translated into success stories across the globe, including projects in Japan, India, the United Arab Emirates, Europe, and the United States.
BluWave-ai’s logo.
The City of Summerside’s early adoption of BluWave-ai’s technology has been instrumental in optimizing the city’s mix of renewable energy sources. This long-term partnership has yielded significant commercial benefits, including over $6 million in revenue from direct project work, federal funding, and foreign investment, primarily from the U.S. market.
The inter-provincial collaboration between Ontario and Prince Edward Island is highlighted by several key achievements:
- Canada’s first AI-driven real-time energy dispatch system (2019)
- The launch of the Canadian Smart Grid AI Center of Excellence in Summerside (2022)
- North America’s first 100% time-shifted solar-powered concert (2022)
- Over $6.5 million in direct project revenue, federal funding, and foreign investment from the U.S.
Devashish Paul, CEO of BluWave-ai, emphasizes the importance of supporting Canadian technology and AI innovation. “At a time where ‘Buy Canadian’ is more than a slogan, it is crucial that government, private sector, and all stakeholders in Canada come together to support Canadian-made technology and AI innovations,” said Devashish Paul, CEO of BluWave-ai. “Our pioneering inter-provincial collaboration is a shining example of how breaking silos between provinces can power innovation in the energy sector and drive local economic growth. We must double down on our support of homegrown Canadian tech if we are to remain competitive on the world stage in these uncertain times.”
Dan Kutcher, Mayor of Summerside, highlights the positive impact the partnership has brought to the city, “Our collaboration with BluWave-ai in 2019, and then opening the Canadian Smart Grid AI Center of Excellence in 2022, has attracted high caliber jobs to the City of Summerside. This partnership has strengthened our ‘Buy Canadian’ outlook with but also it has been a substantial collaboration by our city to launch companies for the AI and renewable energy economy of the future which is key to the prosperity of all regions that don’t produce their oil.”
Sonya Shorey, President & CEO of Invest Ottawa, reinforces the broader impact of BluWave-ai’s success. “Ottawa is home to world-class innovators who are creating transformative solutions with global impact,” said Sonya Shorey, President & CEO of Invest Ottawa. “BluWave-ai exemplifies the power of homegrown innovation-leveraging cutting-edge AI to achieve a triple bottom line impact: economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability. We are proud to collaborate with BlueWave-ai as they scale, attract investment, and take on the world from Canada’s capital. Their success is a testament to Ottawa’s position as a leading global hub for AI, cleantech, and entrepreneurship.”
BluWave-ai’s software solutions leverage AI to help electricity utilities, independent power producers, and system operators to optimize cost, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance grid reliability. Bolstered by over $16 million in investments, including a $9.5 million Series A round, BluWave-ai is expanding its global footprint. The company has secured export market successes in Japan, India, Dubai, Scotland, and various U.S. electricity markets due to the strong synergy that they found working within the Summerside community.
The success of this partnership has led to the development of innovative products, including:
- Smart Grid Optimizer
- EV Everywhere
- EV Fleet Orchestrator
For Canadian municipalities and electricity utilities seeking Canadian-made software solutions, BluWave-ai can be contacted at info@bluwave-ai.com.
Contact Information:
Brandon Paul
Senior Corporate Marketing Manager brandon.paul@bluwave-ai.com
SOURCE: BluWave-ai
