Whether it's called 'green tech' or 'clean tech,' the Toronto Region is dynamic hub of activity in the energy and environment sectors. Here's a partial list of sub-sectors and technologies:
Energy
- Wind Energy
- Solar Energy - solar thermal, solar photovoltaic (PV)
- Biomass Energy (Bio-energy, Bio-fuels)
- Fuel Cell Technology
- Hydropower
- Geo-thermal power - cooling and heating
- Nuclear power
- Coal Gasification
- High-capacity Energy Storage
- Hydrogen power
- Thermo-electrics
- Marine Power
- Energy related device and products
Environment
- Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment
- Water treatment & distribution equipment
- Air Quality and Air Pollution Control
- Soil Remediation and Soil Erosion Control
- Carbon Sequestration
- Waste to Energy
- Solid waste treatment
- Waste recycling technology and equipment
- Sewage system & treatment
- Environment protection equipment and fittings
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
- Construction/Green Building Technologies
- Biopolymers
- Laboratory technology
- Solid-State Lighting
- Demand Response
- Measuring, analyzing & evaluation equipment & technology
IT/Communications
- Green IT
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