November 18, 2009 -- Ontario is supporting world-class clean energy research projects to help spark new, renewable energy options and clean power for families and create high-value jobs in Hamilton.

In total, the province is investing $33 million at McMaster University to support more than 300 researchers. Some of the researchers who are receiving funding are:

• Dr. Rafael Kleiman, who is moving beyond current technology to produce a new generation of advanced solar cells that capture and convert much more of the sun’s rays. If successful, his research will not only provide solutions to meet the province’s growing energy needs, but solutions that Ontario can export to the world.
• Dr. John Luxat, who is leading the new Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems at McMaster University. The centre will be a global hub for developing safer, more dependable clean energy applications from nuclear power. As well, the new centre will possess state-of-the-art infrastructure for testing new medical isotopes that could be used in early disease diagnosis and cancer treatment.
• Funding world-class research is part of the Ontario Innovation Agenda — the McGuinty government’s plan to build an innovation economy that turns new knowledge into new jobs, better health care, a cleaner environment and endless possibilities for Ontario families.

QUICK FACTS

• In total, the province is investing $33 million at McMaster University to support more than 300 researchers.
• Canada's largest solar farm is now producing power in the township of Stone Mills, Ontario – near Napanee – paving the way for Ontario to become a solar power leader in North America. 
• The government has invested more than $600 million in research projects and companies working on green technologies and initiatives since 2003.

Find out more about the Ontario Research Fund - Research Infrastructure Program.