Clean Energy Research Lab

Located on Ontario Tech's north Oshawa campus, CERL is a world-class facility where researchers are working on a wide range of projects related to clean energy. These include, but are not limited to, clean energy technologies, hydrogen energy systems, ammonia energy systems, energy storage methods, sustainability, and environmental impact assessment. CERL is home to the world's first lab-scale demonstration of a copper-chlorine cycle for thermochemical water splitting and nuclear hydrogen production. Using nuclear, solar, or other heat sources (such as waste heat from industrial plant emissions), the Cu-Cl cycle promises to achieve higher efficiencies, lower environmental impact, and lower costs of hydrogen production than any other existing technology.

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Why Hydrogen?

At the Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL) at Ontario Tech University, we are dedicated to pioneering clean energy technologies with a strong focus on hydrogen and integrated energy systems. Our research contributes to advancing sustainable energy solutions that address climate change, enhance energy security, and support economic development.

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Ontario Tech University, together with its partners, celebrates the official opening of the Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute and the leadership role it will take in advancing ethical, people-first AI. Also pictured: the Honourable Stephen Crawford, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and Minister of Provincial Parliament (MPP) of Oakville; the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and MPP of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry; and Lorne Coe, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, and MPP of Whitby.

New research institute asserts Ontario Tech’s international leadership in responsible AI innovation

October 17, 2025

Graduates celebrating at Ontario Tech's 2023 Fall Convocation, outside the university's Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa.

Ontario Tech to celebrate future leaders and changemakers at Fall Convocation

October 15, 2025

Ontario Tech announces Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (SEAI). Pictured is the Software Informatics Research Centre at the university's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence

October 14, 2025

Chancellor Mitch Frazer (centre-left, navy blue T-shirt) and President Steven Murphy (centre-right, blue and orange long-sleeve), lead more than 700 participants at the 2025 Ontario Tech Chancellor's Challenge at Polonsky Commons (September 20, 2025).

Ridgeback spirit shines at record-breaking 2025 Chancellor’s Challenge

September 26, 2025

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Nov 3

Hydrogen Seminar8:30 a.m.

Oct 8

Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad | Safeguarding Science Module 61 p.m.

Oct 3

Sanctions 101 | Safeguarding Science Module 51 p.m.

Oct 22

Revenue Generation and Operations Management9 a.m.

Oct 20

Revenue Generation and Operations Management9 a.m.

Oct 6

Providing Feedback in Large Classes10:30 a.m.

Oct 23

Presenting with Purpose: Pre-Recorded Presentations10 a.m.

Oct 3

Presenting with Purpose: Designing PowerPoint Templates from the Ground Up10 a.m.

Oct 16

Microsoft Excel Masterclass12:30 p.m.

Oct 1

Leveraging Technology for Inclusive Teaching10 a.m.

Oct 24

Financial Literacy for Not-for-Profit Organizations9 a.m.

Oct 1

Conducting Open-Source Due-Diligence | Safeguarding Science Module 71 p.m.

Dec 10

Safeguarding Science Module 3 | Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process1 p.m.

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