VANCOUVER, BC - March 17, 2026 - Moment Energy, the world’s leader in EV battery repurposing, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Simon Fraser University (SFU). The MOU focuses on collaborative opportunities for Moment Energy to support the university’s growing data centre needs and sustainability goals.
Under the MOU, Moment Energy and SFU will identify opportunities to deploy advanced energy storage to boost power availability for SFU’s data centres and research facilities, to cut GHG emissions and explore ways to diversify power use. Areas of collaboration are expected to include the development of clean-energy infrastructure, R&D on storage for AI and quantum computing, student workforce development, and joint events.
“Moment Energy is proud to partner with SFU, a leader in research and sustainability, to explore how our North American-made energy storage solutions can help power the next generation of data infrastructure like the Cedar supercomputer, while advancing the clean energy transition, promoting local innovation, and enhancing energy security for North America’s high-performance computing needs,” said Gurmesh Sidhu, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Moment Energy.
The MOU highlights a potential future pilot to support SFU’s Cedar Supercomputing Centre expansion with on-site battery backup. By utilizing Canadian-made systems, SFU has the opportunity to enhance power resilience, align with climate goals, simplify supply chains and strengthen sovereign Canadian infrastructure for researchers and industry in innovative fields such as artificial intelligence (AI).
“This partnership with Moment Energy will help us take the Cedar Supercomputing Centre to new heights of efficiency and performance, as we continue to support research and innovation across Canada with our secure, high-performance data centre infrastructure hosted right here at SFU,” says Dugan O’Neil, VPRI. “It also reflects our commitment to building partnerships with Canadian companies that are advancing technology and sustainability and investing in our national economy.”
Moment Energy is the world leader on modular battery storage solutions that use repurposed EV batteries. The company’s state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems offer backup power and load leveling in highly scalable configurations and are suitable for critical infrastructure such as data centres, laboratories, and campus facilities. By reusing batteries from major global automotive manufacturers, Moment Energy’s systems help extend battery life, reduce waste, and lower the carbon footprint of energy storage compared with new-battery alternatives, all while delivering competitive performance and reliability.
The collaboration with SFU will help demonstrate how repurposed EV batteries can support both sustainability and reliability outcomes for large power users, providing a model that other Canadian institutions and data centres can look to as they plan for electrification, AI workloads, and increased energy demand.
The MOU also enables joint research, student training, and events on energy transition and data centre decarbonization.
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About Moment Energy
Moment Energy is the world's leading EV battery repurposing company, creating clean, affordable, and reliable battery energy storage systems (BESS) by repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries. Moment Energy works with major automotive companies, including Mercedes-Benz Energy, to support circular economy goals and ensure their batteries are safely used in second-life applications before they are recycled. The team supports utilities, microgrids and commercial customers to improve grid reliability, power EV charging stations and reduce demand charges, all with a sustainable and performant BESS solution made from repurposed EV batteries.
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About Simon Fraser University
SFU is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Over the past 60 years, SFU has been recognized among the top universities worldwide in providing a world-class education and working with communities and partners to develop and share knowledge for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. Committed to excellence in everything we do, SFU fosters innovation to address global challenges and continues to build a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities—Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver—SFU has 10 faculties that deliver 368 undergraduate degree programs and 149 graduate degree programs for more than 37,000 students each year. The university boasts more than 200,000 alumni residing in 145+ countries.
Claus Eckbo, Owner, God’s Pocket Resort
Off-Grid, Port Hardy, British Columbia
Moment Energy Flora BESS
66% reduction in diesel usage
PROBLEM
Preserving the "Rustic Feel"
God’s Pocket Resort stands as a world-renowned destination for cold-water diving and kayaking, nestled on a remote island accessible only by boat. For over 100 years, the area has served as a refuge for sailors and fishermen, and today the resort continues that tradition of sanctuary by offering adventurers a rustic, immersive experience far from the grid.
However, operating off-grid presented a loud and expensive problem. For years, the resort relied entirely on a traditional setup utilizing lead-acid battery banks and diesel generators.
"It’s the traditional way to set things up, but it poses many challenges with running larger machinery and having heavy energy demands."
Claus Eckbo, Owner of God’s Pocket Resort
The constant hum of generators distracted from the natural beauty guests came to see, and the logistics of transporting thousands of litres of diesel to a remote island proved both costly and risky. Claus required a solution capable of handling the resort’s heavy energy load, including the kitchen, dive compressors, and guest lodging, without compromising the environment he and visiting guests cherished.
SOLUTION
Designed to evolve.
Claus partnered with Moment Energy to install the Flora battery energy storage system, a repurposing-first energy storage solution designed to withstand the rigors of remote operation. Three years and 1,000 cycles later, the resort operates on a completely different rhythm. Since the initial installation, Claus has successfully upgraded the resort’s infrastructure by integrating a new solar array that feeds directly into the BESS. This solar upgrade allows the batteries to charge from the sun, further reducing dependency on the generator in keeping operations running.
"The impact on the environment is significantly lower, I started to realize how quiet the machinery is because we’re not having to run the generators at the same time."
Claus Eckbo, Owner of God’s Pocket Resort
The system has done more than maintain the status quo. It has enabled growth and proven itself as a reliable partner in the resort's evolution, integrating seamlessly as Claus continues to invest in elevating the immersive, natural experience guests value most.
SUPPORT
Built to last.
This summer, Moment Energy's team made the trip to God's Pocket to conduct routine maintenance on the battery system. Lauren Boers, Application Engineer, and Jarod Krane, Electrical Engineer, spent time on-site ensuring the system was operating to Moment Energy’s high performance standards and integrating smoothly with the resort's recent upgrades.
“The energy solution now, it completely changed the game, very impressed with Moment Energy and their entire team's commitment to ensuring that their solution is something that will last a very long time.”
Claus Eckbo, Owner of God’s Pocket Resort
This hands-on approach reflects Moment Energy's customer-first core philosophy and commitment to long-lasting, sustainable solutions. Each battery module in God’s Pocket once powered an electric vehicle and was given a second life through rigorous testing, certification, and engineering at Moment Energy’s facility. The result is a clean, reliable, and affordable system that supports Claus’s vision for the future of his resort.
"Being a local company, we have the opportunity to build these relationships and come out to client sites to provide the maintenance that keeps the batteries operating year after year, it's something we really pride ourselves in."
Lauren Boers, Applications Engineer at Moment Energy
As Moment Energy advances the next-generation of its Luna and Nova systems, with higher energy density and modular swappability, the team remains just as focused on supporting customers beyond, and even before, installation. Grounded in a mission to make clean energy attainable and affordable, Moment Energy helps facilities secure BC Hydro incentives, federal tax credits, and financing support that routinely reduce project costs to less than 10% of the total capital investment.
For Claus and operations like God’s Pocket, it means having a partner that is committed not only to innovative technology but also to the long-term success of the project.
FUTURE
Powering what comes next.
As God's Pocket Resort enters its next phase of operation, the Moment Energy system continues to function as the backbone of its infrastructure. The 1,000th cycle marks just the beginning of a long lifespan that Claus expects will serve the resort's evolving needs for years to come. For remote operations facing similar challenges, whether resorts, research stations, or industrial sites, and more, God's Pocket demonstrates that battery energy storage isn't just about reducing costs. It's about building resilient, adaptable energy systems that improve operations today while supporting growth tomorrow. And with over 1,000 cycles behind it, this system is just getting started.
