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Energy

The world is facing an energy crisis, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is responding.

Energy is a strategic research and training priority at Ontario Tech. We tackle energy challenges with a focus on sustainability and tech with a conscience.


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Our experts

Our experts

  • ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV attracts world-leading scientists and students needed to tackle current and future energy-related challenges. 
Our labs and facilities

Our labs and facilities

  • We have more than 30 labs dedicated to energy-related research activities, including a wind tunnel testing facility, small modular reactors simulators, and a lab dedicated to researching clean energy.
Our academic programs

Our academic programs

  • We are an academic leader in energy programs. Our market-driven academic programs are designed to meet Canada’s energy and nuclear sector needs. 
  • We develop career-ready grads and future energy talent through leading-edge research and experiential learning opportunities.
Our partners

Our partners

  • The university is a catalyst for innovation through collaboration with industry. We partner with industry leaders, companies, institutions, groups and individuals to influence change in Canada’s energy strategy.
  • We're proud to bring energy-industry partners to the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Our green campus

Our green campus

  • Our work is grounded in sustainability.
  • We walk the talk, our campus is full of energy-saving and energy-producing technology.
Our energy initiatives

Our energy initiatives

  • Nuclear energy is in our DNA. As a leader in advancing nuclear technologies, we collaborate with industry, communities, academia, and government globally to drive progress in clean energy systems and advanced nuclear medicine. Our commitment to talent development, research, and innovation positions us as Canada’s premier university for nuclear education and research.

Rethinking the world's energy

Latest news

Fifteen master’s and PhD students from ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV University went on a week-long trip from June 24 to 28 to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario.

July 23, 2024

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Leading nuclear and clean technology experts from Africa and the Arab world gathered to discuss strategies at the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV University-led Clean Energy Summit in Cairo, Egypt (July 4, 2024).

July 16, 2024

Leading the charge: ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV organizes international sustainable energy and small modular reactors discussion at event in Egypt

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science research laboratory at Ontario Tech University.

May 16, 2024

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV ranks among the world’s top young universities

Ceremony to commemorate the naming of the Bruce Power Thermalhydraulics Laboratory in ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV University's Energy Research Centre. (May 7, 2024)

May 8, 2024

Bruce Power expands partnership with ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV University through generous capital investment