Education
In the first year of operation, the system generated around three million kWh of solar electricity for the university’s campus
The work explores future energy technologies, the role of renewable energy systems and the threat of climate change
Leading energy and services company, ENGIE, has agreed a 25 year deal with Keele University, to fund, design, build and operate a multi-technology renewable energy park
The study suggests this is despite 91% of students being “fairly or very concerned” about climate change
The university has also pledged to be net zero for carbon emissions from electricity and heating by 2030
The institution plans to integrate sustainability into the curriculum and prioritise ‘socially responsible’ investments
Three schools will be fitted with a total of 220kW rooftop solar installations, which is forecast to reduce electricity bills by £6,200 a year
The Aldersgate Group says a deficit in skills is currently undermining the growth of low carbon supply chains across the UK economy
The projects are predicted to reduce the Lincoln and Auckland Universities’ carbon dioxide emissions by around 46,000 tonnes in the next ten years
A total of 131 sites will be connected to the two projects, which have a combined capacity of 35MW
