Investments Strengthen Alberta’s Competitive Advantage in Clean Technology Sector

Wind Power

January 31, 2018

One of Canada’s leading research post-secondary institutions, the University of Alberta, is receiving combined investments of almost $3.3 million towards three projects that support the development and commercialization of clean technologies and products.

The investments build upon Alberta’s diverse and growing clean technology sector, stimulating economic growth and advancing Canada’s environmental objectives. The three projects will support new bioproducts derived from fermentation with clean technology applications, optimize traffic flow to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve microgrid energy storage systems including solar and wind power.

 

 

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