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Energy

Canada is in an energy transition, and the decisions we make about energy shape our economic resilience, affordability and security. Ontario Tech is responding by working with industry, government and communities to strengthen energy infrastructure through applied research, workforce development and testing.

Our focus spans generation, transition, storage and infrastructure, connecting talent, technology and partnerships to support reliable, low-carbon and sustainable energy systems for Canada today and into the future.

Featured strengths

Nuclear

Focused on preparing talent and advancing technologies that enable safe, reliable power generation, including small modular reactors, medical isotopes and industry-aligned training.
Explore nuclear training and expertise - Nuclear

Energy systems and storage

Connect how energy is generated, distributed and used, including grid integration and storage technologies that support a more adaptable energy network.
Energy systems and storage in action - Energy systems and storage

Electrification

Changing how energy is delivered and used across transportation, buildings and industry, supported by research in power systems, grid infrastructure and energy distribution.
Electrification across sectors - Electrification

Critical minerals and mining

Essential to energy technologies, supporting battery storage, electrification and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on how these resources enable energy systems.
Critical minerals in energy systems - Critical minerals and mining

Electrification

Changing how energy is delivered and used across transportation, buildings and industry, supported by research in power systems, grid infrastructure and energy distribution.
Electrification across sectors - Electrification

Energy systems and storage

Connect how energy is generated, distributed and used, including grid integration and storage technologies that support a more adaptable energy network.
Energy systems and storage in action - Energy systems and storage

Gas and fuel

Critical to Canada’s energy transition, including the evolution of oil and gas, hydrogen and fuel technologies that support lower emissions and system reliability.
Gas and fuel in Canada's energy transition - Gas and fuel

Nuclear

Focused on preparing talent and advancing technologies that enable safe, reliable power generation, including small modular reactors, medical isotopes and industry-aligned training.
Explore nuclear training and expertise - Nuclear

Renewables

An important part of Canada’s evolving energy mix, supported by research and infrastructure across wind, solar and geothermal systems.
Renewable energy in action - Renewables
Nuclear undergraduate teaching lab

Teaching and learning

Teaching and learning connect energy research, industry needs and workforce development. We emphasize experience, including work-integrated learning, to support evolving roles in Canada’s energy sector.

Learn about energy skills development
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Facilities and labs

Facilities play a central role in research and training throughout the energy sector. Labs and campus-based environments provide settings to develop and validate energy technologies in collaboration with industry and partners.

Explore research and testing environments

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AI energy innovation

Human-led artificial intelligence in energy improves performance, reliability and decision-making. Responsible use of AI supports planning, operations and risk-aware decisions in complex energy environments.

Optimize energy systems with AI

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Partners

Partnerships connect research, talent and practical application. We collaborate with industry, government and community partners to address energy challenges, support workforce development and advance solutions for Canada’s evolving energy infrastructure.

Partner with us on energy solutions

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