SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
Efficient energy usage on campus and energy self-sufficiency
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
WIUT and Juru Energy Forge Strategic Partnership for Academic and Industry Collaboration
On July 22, 2024, WIUT signed a Memorandum of Understanding with leading energy company Juru Energy. Founded in 2015, Juru Energy is an international energy consulting and engineering firm headquartered in London, UK, with a full office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and operations in Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, India, and Maldives. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable development in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
This agreement marks the beginning of significant cooperation between WIUT and Juru Energy, including the organisation of joint academic events, scholarships for the MSc in Research Methods for Social Sciences (https://www.wiut.uz/research-methods) course at WIUT, and internship opportunities for the students. This collaboration is crucial in strengthening the relationship between academia and industry, with WIUT and Juru Energy leading the way.
Publications
Malikov, A. and Ostrowski, W., (2025). Energy Rents, Remittances and Regional Trade Cooperation in Central Asia. Europe-Asia Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09668136.2025.2512119
