Centre for Energy Systems Applications

Renewable and alternative energy technologies have been emerging worldwide as viable alternatives to conventional fossil fuel derived energy. The Centre for Energy Systems Applications (CESA) at BCIT has a mandate to develop, coordinate and support polytechnic training and education in renewable energy technologies and conduct applied research to transfer emerging technology in an integrated system approach. CESA will consider renewable (photovoltaics, micro-hydro, biomass, etc.), alternative and emerging energy systems (hydrogen, geoexchange, etc.) as they relate to integrated building design and construction, waste management, climate change, and overall global energy sustainability. Applied research at CESA will focus on applications to the built and natural environments, standards and best practices, efficiencies and conservation.

For information about the design and development of prototype devices; analysis, testing and evaluation of new technologies and commericialization and licensing of new technologies, visit the Technology Centre.