Solar Triumph at Bush House
King’s College, London, marks a significant stride in energy efficiency with a cutting-edge solar panel installation atop Bush House. The PV array, featuring state-of-the-art panels, produces 26.24kW of power annually, capable of energizing the Vegan Café on-site.
Amid challenges posed by the central London location and pandemic-related hurdles, the Estates & Facilities team secured planning permissions from Westminster Council. The 64-panel array is projected to save 14.7 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions yearly, equivalent to 674 tree seedlings’ ten-year absorption.
LED Revolution at Denmark Hill Campus
A landmark multi-year project concludes at King’s Denmark Hill campus, focusing on transitioning a substantial number of bulbs to energy-efficient LEDs. Implemented at key locations, including the Cicely Saunders Institute and Respiratory Medicine, this switch to LEDs results in a 70% reduction in electricity consumption.
The collective impact across the campus, saving 367,073 KwH and 97 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, underlines King’s commitment to sustainable practices. Julie Allen, Heat Decarbonisation Programme Lead, emphasizes these achievements as steps toward King’s energy consumption reduction goals.
King’s Pledge to Carbon Neutrality by 2030
Aligning with the university’s Energy & Carbon Management Policy, King’s aspires to be a net-zero carbon institution by 2030. The ambitious Climate & Sustainability Action Plan outlines targets to reduce absolute emissions by 50% by 2030, reflecting a collaborative effort with students and staff in the King’s Climate Action Network.
As King’s continues to prioritize sustainability, these accomplishments underscore its commitment to environmental stewardship and a greener future. Julie Allen emphasizes that while celebrating completed projects, King’s remains dedicated to further energy efficiency initiatives.
Source：miragenews.com
