Solar cells are being used to harvest renewable energy. Butterfly wings are renowned for their beauty. Neither seems connected to the advancement of energy technology––until you consider them at the nanoscale.
Future Energy Systems develops the energy technologies of the near future, examines their integration into current infrastructure, and considers their social, economic, and environmental impacts. We also contribute to the development of solutions for challenges presented by current energy systems.
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Future Energy Systems research is being undertaken thanks in part to a $75 million investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), which helps competitively selected Canadian postsecondary institutions turn their key strengths into world-leading capabilities. CFREF is a tri-agency initiative of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
