About CERL

CERL is a world-class facility

The Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL), established in 2010 within Ontario Tech University's (formerly University of Ontario Institute of Technology, UOIT) Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), is a world-class facility dedicated to pioneering clean energy research. Our mission is to develop and translate clean energy technologies from laboratory to commercial and industrial applications, contributing to the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The CERL's research encompasses a wide range of areas, including hydrogen and ammonia energy technologies (from production to utilization), energy storage solutions, sustainability initiatives, and environmental impact assessment. Notably, the CERL houses the world's first lab-scale demonstration of a copper-chlorine cycle for thermochemical water splitting and nuclear hydrogen production, a groundbreaking technology promising higher efficiencies and lower environmental impact.

Vision 

Our Vision is to be a world-leading laboratory of excellence in the area of clean energy research, innovation and commercialization, and develop tangible technological and innovative solutions for sustainable energy applications. 

Mission 

To perform applied and innovative research, advance and transfer newly created knowledge to other professionals, researchers and society, and develop cutting-edge technologies and products for clean energy systems.