Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies
The Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) is a university institute of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava. It was established on 1 January 2021 through the merger of four university research institutes: the Nanotechnology Centre (CNT), the Energy Research Centre (ERC), the ENET Centre (CENET), and the Institute of Environmental Technology (IET).
In its very first year of operation, CEET firmly established its position within the organisational structure of VSB-TUO. Accounting for more than 25% of the University’s research output, it became one of its most important research units.
Our vision is to build a recognised research centre focused on the development of technologies and materials for low-carbon and sustainable energy, in line with the principles of the circular economy.
The common theme underpinning our activities is the energy transition – a challenge that affects many areas of our lives, from transport and industry to the environment.
Through research and development, we aim to deliver advanced technologies and methods that will help the Czech Republic successfully manage and complete its energy transition, moving away from fossil fuels towards clean energy. Another important objective is to strengthen energy self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on raw materials from countries with unstable geopolitical environments. In practice, the implementation of these principles must take into account technological capabilities, economic expectations, and policy measures.
CEET’s scientific teams bring together more than 200 researchers engaged in basic, oriented basic, and applied research. This enables us to address energy-related challenges comprehensively. Like researchers around the world, we are seeking zero-emission energy sources while ensuring that the proposed solutions do not generate additional waste.
We also focus on reducing existing pollutants in waste gases, ambient air, and water. Hydrogen is one of the key resources at the centre of our research and development activities. Among other applications, we aim to use hydrogen to support greater energy self-sufficiency and raw-material independence in selected regions.
