The UK has long prided itself on having some of the finest universities anywhere in the world but the high cost of utilities are threatening to cause cuts in programmes that have kept us in the academic forefront year after year. In addition to the fact that solar power can help reduce the amount of money being spent on utilities, one of the main areas of focus in contemporary academics is going green with renewable/sustainable alternative energy sources. Converting to solar electricity and solar heat can actually serve two vital purposes. A solar installation can help to cut the costs of utilities whilst utilising the sustainable solar energy that we are teaching in our classrooms and lecture halls.
Solar Energy Technology for Universities
It is amazing just how many universities seem to teach one thing and practice something totally different. We are telling our youth that we are pillaging the earth’s natural resources and emitting far too much CO2 for the ozone layer to handle yet we continue to operate out universities with electricity generated, for the most part, from fossil fuels. New Energy Futures (NEF) can help you correct that problem once and for all with a simple, no obligation visit from one of our Microgeneration Certification Scheme accredited installers.
Not only can we help you determine exactly what type of system would best suit your needs we can help you find government grants that can offset the cost significantly. Solar panels can provide much of the electricity being used by buildings around the campus but don’t forget solar water and solar heat installations! Whilst solar PV panels can harness the sun’s energy for the generation of electricity, don’t forget about the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) that can help universities with the cost of solar thermal and ground and air source heat pumps.
Those classrooms and dorms get mighty cold in the winter months when classes are in session and the cost of keeping them warm is a major part of the budget at this time of year. Solar heat can provide a much more cost effective solution whilst utilising solar power to generate heat which is, of course, much more environmentally friendly. Then there is all that hot water that is an added expense most universities can do without. Not only do resident students need to shower but there are kitchen facilities around campus that need hot water to meet sanitation guidelines. Let your NEF installer show you how efficient and cost effective solar hot water heaters can be.
New Energy Futures at Solar Install is the largest MCS accredited solar installation company in the north of England but we provide services throughout the UK. If you are looking to convert a university to environmentally safe and cost effective solar power systems, contact us by filling out the short form on our website. A representative will be with you within a business day to schedule an appointment for a no obligation visit to discuss solar power options with you. Bear in mind that the FIT and RHI schemes may decrease with time so it is really in your best interest to undergo solar power conversion whilst the programme is still on the ground floor.
