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Facilities and labs

Our campus brings together research, training facilities and energy infrastructure in one connected environment. This integration reflects the role energy plays in Canada’s economic resilience, affordability and security.

Researchers, students and partners operate within these environments to build, test and validate energy technologies in conditions that reflect practical use.

Where applied work happens

More than 30 energy-focused labs and facilities support the energy landscape. From the ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel to the Energy Research Centre and the Clean Energy Research Lab, these spaces provide the scale and capability required for testing and industry collaboration.

These facilities support:

  • Advanced testing and simulation to assess performance, safety and scalability.
  • Expertise in geothermal, hydraulic, hydrogen, natural gas, nuclear, solar and wind energy.
  • Development of technologies that support evolving energy systems, including hydrogen production.

Featured spaces

ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel
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ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel

ACE enables electric vehicle research, automotive testing under solar loading, autonomous vehicle development, and battery and power electronics testing in extreme conditions.

Brilliant Energy Institute (BEI)
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Brilliant Energy Institute (BEI)

BEI advances the development and operation of low-carbon energy technologies, including hydro, renewables and nuclear. This includes small modular reactors and technologies that contribute to the decarbonization of other energy sources.

Centre for Small Modular Reactors
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Centre for Small Modular Reactors

The university’s Centre for Small Modular Reactors undertakes research and consultancy activities related to SMR development.
Clean Energy Research Lab (CERL)
CERL at Ontario Tech.

Clean Energy Research Lab (CERL)

An internationally recognized facility dedicated to heat engines, nanotechnology and hydrogen-producing technologies for clean energy production.

Energy Research Centre (ERC)
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Energy Research Centre (ERC)

The Energy Research Centre delivers unique-in-Canada education programs and research in geothermal, hydraulic, hydrogen, natural gas, nuclear, solar and wind energy.

Energy Simulation Lab
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Energy Simulation Lab

Students use simulation tools to model and analyze energy systems, supporting understanding of system performance and real-world applications.
Subcritical Assembly
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Subcritical Assembly

The university is pursuing licensing to prepare, construct and operate a Subcritical Assembly to enable hands-on nuclear education and advanced research.
Wind and Geothermal Lab
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Wind and Geothermal Lab

Enables learning and experimentation related to solar power and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. The lab also allows investigation of systems such as HVAC and wind turbine blades.