Core Research Facilities
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Automotive Center of Excellence (ACE)
A world-leading, multi-purpose facility, ACE houses one of the world’s most sophisticated climatic aerodynamic wind tunnels, climatic chambers, a climatic four-post shaker and a multi-axis shaker table. It has garnered $18 million in research and development funding with 125 different companies over the past five years. Each year more than 100 tours and 40 community/outreach events take place at ACE. -
Borehole Thermal Energy Storage System
The university serves as an innovator in clean energy and energy efficient infrastructure with our Borehole Thermal Energy Storage System. The system comprises 384 holes, each 213 metres deep, providing the basis for a highly efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling system capable of regulating the north Oshawa campus location buildings.
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Energy Research Centre
ERC houses our unique-in-Canada education programs and leading-edge research in geothermal, hydraulic, hydrogen, natural gas, nuclear, solar and wind energy. The centre also promotes Canada’s entrepreneurial advantage through public-private research and commercialization partnerships.
