Hydrogen Commercialization and Demonstration Centre
The North American market demand for facilities that can assist in the development of hydrogen-based energy and mobility technologies is growing rapidly. However, there are limited options for companies with plans to take new technologies that address carbon reduction through alternative energy solutions to the market. Ontario Tech is leading the way in filling this gap through the Ontario Tech Hydrogen Commercialization and Demonstration Centre.
The HCDC structure was developed based on the success of Project Arrow in constructing a working prototype through collaborating with Industry, Industry Associations and Government funding. The HCDC is a collective of the broad Ontario Tech expertise and capability in Hydrogen bringing together strong expertise in hydrogen production at the Clean Energy Research Centre (CERL), fuel cell research and development in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, the Faculty of Science and other Faculties and hydrogen mobility testing and development at the ACE Core Research Facility. By aligning these resources as required on a project-by-project basis, Ontario Tech is a leader in partnering with industry to bring hydrogen technology-based solutions to market and addressing Climate Change through carbon reducing technologies and products.
The first project is underway - developing a product that will replace a diesel-powered transportation solution with an alternative solution using a hydrogen powered fuel cell. The first version prototype is on track to be completed by the end of 2023, with additional improvements in following versions in 2024. When implemented in the marketplace, this solution will be impactful across North America and will significantly reduce carbon emissions in our communities and on our highways.
The next project is in development and involves a completely different case of replacing diesel-based transportation technology with hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The prototype when complete has the potential to be adopted around the world by sector that is a significant carbon emitter.
These projects, and future projects at the HCDC, are strong examples of Ontario Tech actively applying “Tech With a Conscience” and also demonstrating our ability to work with external partners and Industry to address Climate Change in a direct way.
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Why HCDC?
- World-class facilities:
- Clean Energy Research Lab (CERL) - led by Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, one of the world’s most cited hydrogen researchers.
- ACE - one of the world’s most advanced climatic and aerodynamic research and testing facilities offers multi-chamber hydrogen research and development with cascading, board tanks and the opportunity for refueling options in an approved and regulated environment.
- Intellectual Property - Ontario Tech University has a creator-owned IP Policy.
- Commitment to industry collaboration - a powerful combination of research expertise, and a dedicated team of engineers and technicians within a commercial environment to help industry partners create prototypes.
- World-class facilities: