Bidholi and Kandoli campuses ยท cleaner power for the campus
Solar power100 kW photovoltaic plant
Solar water heating61,500 litres a day
LightingLED only, since 2015
Power factorKept near unity
Overview
UPES generates part of its own power from a 100 kW solar photovoltaic plant and heats water for hostels and laboratories with solar water heating systems of 61,500 litres a day, both maintained under a planned preventive maintenance schedule.
Solar energy
The 100 kW solar PV system feeds the campus electrical network, with real-time monitoring of generation and regular maintenance.
Solar thermal collectors heat water for hostels, laboratories and other campus needs, reducing the energy used for heating.
The systems also serve as working examples of renewable energy for students and faculty.
Energy efficiency
Since 2015 UPES has used only energy-efficient LED lighting as a policy, replacing conventional fittings in phases.
50 infrared sensors in washrooms switch off lights when no one is there.
The power factor is kept close to unity to avoid energy loss.
As a policy, no non-star-rated equipment or conventional lights are bought.
Photographs
Solar photovoltaic panels on campus.Solar water heaters on a hostel roof.The solar tree on campus.
Source: records of the UPES Administration and Technical Services departments.
