Carbon Reduction and Emission Reduction Process

 

 

SDG 7.2.3

Since 2018, Sunway University has implemented a carbon management initiative focused on reducing carbon emissions by installing solar panels and batteries. The primary objectives are to save energy through renewable sources, work toward self-sustainability, lower CO2 emissions, create an educational platform for students, and support research and development.  

With an investment of over RM2 million and a projected six-year payback, the university's solar system has a simulated capacity of 600 kWp using PVSyst. This project aims to lessen reliance on Tenaga Nasional Berhad for electricity.  

Project Targets:
To reduce the dependency from Tenaga National Berhad, for the electricity supply and to be self-sustainable in the future;

The targeted building to use the solar energy is the South Building as their tariff per kWh is range between 0.43 to 0.509 cents. As such, there should be minimal use of electricity for the South Building.

Energy Saving Method


Major Findings

  • Reduces energy consumption in the day time.
  • Effective Sunlight is between 4 to 6 hours
  • No Saving in MD charges without Battery Storage.


Locations for Solar PV System (Blue spaces)

The solar panels are installed on the University Building and the North Building rooftops.

By 2023, solar energy accounted for 5.2% of the university’s total energy consumption, showing an increment from 2022. 

View Solar Panel Project at Sunway University