Renewable Green Energy Research
Energy transition is the corner stone to any pathway to net zero. This is why Climate Positive Energy is keen on supporting energy projects whether it is new technologies to increase renewable energy efficiencies, energy storage or the grid, we are pushing the boundaries of grid research to meet the large challenge of climate change. Check out our Grid Modernization Centre.
Application of novel thin films for increased solar panel efficiency “My research will be focused on the development and implementation of novel nanomaterial thin films which are designed to increase the energy harvesting capabilities of existing solar panel arrays. These thin films can be tailored to specific environmental conditions which reduce the energy lost due to the incoming light being reflected from the surface (anti-reflection) or being blocked by contaminants… Read More
Smart de-icing coatings enabling efficient, year-round wind turbine energy production A smart, next-generation de-icing technology that combines ice sensors, heaters, and a novel de-icing coating that can keep turbine blades ice-free using less than 1% of the power that current solutions use. Read More- Solar panel coating for increased power output of PV installations at U of T Designing a nano-composite based solar panel coating that can be applied on-site to minimize light reflection and repel dust, snow and other deposits, improving the power output by approximately 5%. Read More
