Efficiency measures to halve scope 1 and 2 emissions
With the aim of delivering a carbon management plan to halve scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, the University of Kent has partnered with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to upgrade key areas ripe for improvement. The strategy sets out a roadmap to reduce carbon emissions across its Canterbury and Medway campuses – home to over 19,000 students.
The first major step towards the reduction of energy consumption on campus will see the installation of LED lighting in all buildings and upgrades to all building management system controllers, as well as space optimisation and an updated metering system to maximise energy use across the estate.
The plan also outlines an ambition to install a 0.74 MW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) array, which will generate more than 675,000kWh electricity each year. All of the zero-carbon energy generated on site will be consumed across the University’s campuses.
Funding for the scheme will be provided by Siemens Financial Services through a flexible financing package, allowing the University to begin repayment only once the upgrades to the estate have been delivered.
