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Two-step CO2 Capture and Storage Technology using Seawater and Mineral Carbonation of Mine Water Pool of Sydney Coalfields

September 2023 – September 2024

The goal of this project is to develop a point-source carbon capture and storage technology that: 1) uses a capture medium constituted from seawater; and 2) employs a technique that permanently sequesters the captured carbon as metal carbonates using the contaminated water of flooded former mines

Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program

High-performance hydrogen sensors for leak detection in transportation and industrial applications

September 2023 – September 2024

This project will develop hydrogen sensors with superior sensitivity, selectivity, and response times for early leak detection in marine and ground transportation sectors.

Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program

Design and Construction of an On-Demand, Submerged Combustion, Direct-Contact Water Heater operating on Hydrogen for use in the Agricultural Sector

September 2023 – September 2024

Transitioning to a green hydrogen economy requires end-use applications. Some water heating units that currently operate on propane or natural gas may be able to safely operate on hydrogen-enriched natural gas mixtures (HENG) with up to 20–30% hydrogen with no modification.

Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program

Green ammonia derived membranes & sorbents for direct air capture of carbon dioxide

September 2023 – September 2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) induced global warming is an existential threat, prompting efforts to reduce net emissions of this greenhouse gas (GHG) to zero. But as CO2 levels are already dangerously high, removal of CO2 remains necessary even once the net-zero target is achieved.

Clean Tech » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program

Heat Pump and Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage Feasibility Study

September 2023 – September 2024

The Applied Energy Research Lab at NSCC will lead a consortium of private and public sector partners to develop and evaluate electricity demand response solutions using air source heat pumps (ASHP) with advanced phase change material thermal energy storage (PCM-TES).

Clean Tech » Wind

Creating a Workplan for Offshore Wind Pathways to Market Studies

March – September 2023

Offshore wind electricity has the potential to (1) satisfy domestic electricity demand, (2) be exported to neighbouring jurisdictions, and (3) be used for hydrogen production.  It is important for policymakers, power system operators, electricity regulators and other stakeholders to understa

Clean Tech » Wind

Value mapping Nova Scotia’s Offshore Wind Resources

March – April 2023

Offshore wind is an untapped resource in Nova Scotia, which, if developed, has the potential to enable energy exports, stimulate rural economies, and contribute towards meeting the province’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

Clean Tech » Wind

Access to US Markets (Offshore Wind)

September – November 2021

Nova Scotia’s offshore wind resource has the potential to meet the growing clean energy needs of the Northeastern US.

Clean Tech » Wind

Assessing the Economic Impacts of Developing the Port of Sheet Harbour Into an Offshore Wind Hub

February – March 2021

Currently, multiple OSW projects off the Northeast US are under development. The OSW capacity in the US is forecast to grow significantly in the next decade with approximately 11 GW already contracted to be installed over the next years.

Clean Tech » Wind

Stimulating Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia

January – March 2021

To attract offshore wind investment to Nova Scotia, it is important to understand the development in other jurisdictions. If Nova Scotia developed offshore wind in its coastal waters, it would compete for investment against these jurisdictions.