University of Bradford invests £3.3 million to reduce its carbon emissions
Two buildings in the University of Bradford are to be equipped with solar panels to drive its efforts of being a green university.
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Solar panels worth £3.3 million will be installed on the roofs of the Student Central and JB Priestley Library buildings in the university to supplement its journey towards becoming a green and sustainable university.
£2.5 million of this investment has been secured by a government fund that focuses on funding initiatives aimed at decarbonisation while the remaining project cost is to be borne by the university itself.
As a part of the project, the university will also update the heating systems of the two buildings, install a new ventilation system to reduce energy wastage, and replace outdated high-voltage electrical equipment dating back to the 1970s to improve energy efficiency within the premises.
The work of installing the solar panels is expected to be completed by May 2024.
Talking about the project, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Bradford said, “Along with other public bodies universities have a vital role in decarbonisation. Decarbonisation also plays a part in attracting staff and students. According to Universities UK, 91% of students want their place of study to actively take action. This means we must continue to take a more strategic and whole-system approach to decarbonisation.”
