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CANMET Energy Technology Centre-Ottawa (CETC-O)
In Canada, about 70% of the energy used in the residential, commercial, and institutional sectors is for heating air and water. This need is most often met by fossil fuel sources or electricity. Fortunately, Canada 's great capacity for solar energy offers a more efficient, clean and renewable option to meet heating demands. The amount of radiative energy from the sun that heats building roofs and walls far exceeds the actual building energy requirements for heating over a typical year.
The solar thermal energy experts at CANMET Energy Technology Centre-Ottawa (CETC-O) work closely with Canadian industry and the research community to develop and promote solar thermal technologies. Activities include the advancement of designs, standards, rating and certification procedures, and technology and market assessments for a wide variety of applications in Canada and abroad. CETC-O also works closely with funding agencies to develop and support demonstrations of innovative solar thermal technologies with the building and energy service sectors across Canada .
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