External Company Press Release
Over 500 solar panels are being installed on the roof of one of the University of Huddersfield s largest buildings as part of a major carbon reduction scheme across the institution, in response to the climate emergency. The work is part of the University s 10 Point Plan towards achieving Carbon Neutral status for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Scope 1 emissions are those from sources directly owned or controlled by the University, while Scope 2 are those generated by use of energy bought from a utility provider.
The photovoltaic (PV) panels will be positioned on top of the Technology Building, the first phase of a planned investment of £1m in measures to reduce carbon emissions on the campus. The Plan was developed in conjunction with staff and students, and adopted by the University s Council in 2020. For further information see the IDTechEx report on Energy Harvesting Microwatt to Gigawatt: Opportunities 2020-2040.