SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
Efficient energy usage on campus and energy self-sufficiency
- Solar Panel Installation
Following the initial installations in 2022, solar panels have now been installed across additional university rooftops, helping WIUT increase its reliance on renewable energy sources. These panels are making a meaningful contribution to campus electricity needs, reducing dependence on conventional energy.
- LED Lighting and Energy Efficiency
The transition to LED lighting throughout campus buildings was completed this year, enhancing energy efficiency and lowering electricity consumption. Outdoor lighting now uses sensor-based systems that adjust lighting based on time and activity, reducing unnecessary energy usage.
- Solar Water Heating
Solar water heating devices installed in university facilities are now a primary source for hot water needs, further reducing reliance on traditional electric heating systems and promoting sustainable energy use.
- Dormitory Heating Systems
The coal-fired boilers in university dormitories, coupled with an established coal reserve, ensured consistent heating throughout the winter months. However, WIUT is also actively exploring more sustainable heating solutions to gradually reduce reliance on coal and minimize carbon emissions.
Publication
The Impact of Pak and China Cultural influences on CPEC Energy Project Moderating effect in South Asia: A Case Study from Pakistan
Siddiqui, M. B., Khokhar, M., Makhdoom, T. R., Hossain, M. B., Ejaz, S., Ejaz, F., & Dunay, A. (2023). The Impact of Pak and China Cultural influences on CPEC Energy Project Moderating effect in South Asia: A Case Study from Pakistan. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 13(6), 211–219.
Are clean energy markets efficient? A multifractal scaling and herding behavior analysis of clean and renewable energy markets before and during the COVID19 pandemic
Memon. B.A., Aslam. F., Asadova. Sh., and Ferreira, P. (2023). Are clean energy markets efficient? A multifractal scaling and herding behavior analysis of clean and renewable energy markets before and during the COVID19 pandemic. Heliyon.
