SDG7: Affordable and Clean

Energy

University: Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences,

Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore – 641 114.
Country: India.
Website: www.karunya.edu.
Link: www.karunya.edu/IQAC/SDG
 SDG7: Affordable and Clean
Energy

Metric: 7.2

Metric and indicator:

7.2.1 University measures towards
affordable and clean energy

a. University policy in place for ensuring

all renovations / new builds are
following energy efficiency standards
towards Energy-efficient renovation
and building
(Policy Document)
 POLICY DOCUMENT ON AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Nowadays, energy production is outpacing energy consumption. Thus, it is crucial

to practice energy conservation to meet demand. Discovering alternatives and using less
energy as possible provides a long-term, steady supply. The most cutting-edge methods of
energy conservation are used with this consideration in mind.

Karunya Deemed University in India has a student population around 8500 and
staff population around 500. The campus has a built-up area of 2.44 lakh sq.m and an
institutional agriculture farm of 329 acres, or 840498.58 square meters. The institution
encourages the use of energy-efficient equipment and has made steps to upgrade
antiquated infrastructure to make it more energy-efficient. The University follows a robust
policy to ensure that all renovations / new builds are following energy efficiency
standards. The constant monitoring of the policy in the campus has resulted in decrease of
Carbon emissions, optimizing the electricity consumption and minimizing wastage by
using energy efficient fixtures and reducing the running cost.

Energy efficient Appliances in Campus

LED fixtures are being extensively used for all new interior renovation works in the
campus. So far, ______ capacity of LED lights are fixed which provide around ____ of
energy saving compared to conventional lighting.

Existing Light
Sl.No Description Replaced LED Tube Light fittings
Fittings
1 Power Consumption 40 Watts 18 Watts

2 No of Light Fittings 15066 Nos 15066 Nos

3 Units consumed per day 4,821 Units 2,166 Units
4 LUX (Intensity of Light) 95 Lx 150 Lx
5 Units consumed per year 15,66,825 Units 7,04,925 units
6 EB Charges/year Rs. 1,48,84,837/- Rs. 66,96,787/-
7 Maintenance Charges/Year Rs. 45,000/- Replacement warranty upto 3 Years
Electricity Charges Savings/Annum Rs,81,88,050/-
 With an emphasis to energy conservation, all split
AC units purchased since the year ____ are of _____ star energy rating. The AC units are
free from ozone depleting CFC.

Motion sensor lights are provided in computer science lab, staff cabins and toilets
for energy savings.

The Institute is a proud owner of “Tissue Cultured bamboo plant” of variety

“Beema.” This is one of the super bamboo, developed by the Biotechnology lab, grown in
greenhouse for six months and now it is ready for planting in the soil. The full growth of
the bema bamboo is achieved only by providing the best care by us; both at the time of
planting and growing it for at least 4 to 5 years. Every plant when it is fully grown to its
best growth generates over 300kg of oxygen every year, it is just sufficient for one person
for a whole year.

The Institute has an Air Quality Sensor Station which helps to know the air quality.

Renewable Energy

The demand that is contracted from TANGEDCO is 1200 KVA and the backup
power capacity is 2350 KVA(100%).
SOLAR POWER

Three roof top solar power plants are present inside the campus and the capacity of
the first solar power plant is of 150 kWp commissioned in June 2014 at a cost of 1.32 Cr.
The second solar power plant is of 100 kWp commissioned in October 2014 at a cost of
62 Lacs. New roof top Solar Power Plant III is of 300 kWp capacity and it was
commissioned in October 2018 at a cost of 1.20 Cr. So the total power generated through
the solar plant is 27,04,654 units till 31st July 2020 and our average monthly energy
savings is 43%. Installation of additional 100 kWp Solar PV project on the RCC Roofs of
School of Architecture Building and Innovation & Incubation Centre at a cost of Rs. 40
lakhs (work in progress). The campus also has an Online monitoring solar power
system.

SOLAR PANELS/ENERGY
Grid – Tied 95kW Photo Voltaic Poly Crystalline Solar Power Plant with 312
roof top panels in the administrative block, generating 1.45 lakh units of
power per annum.

Solar Water Heaters

Three solar water heaters having a capacity of 36,500 litres which is equivalent to
365 numbers are installed. By this the saving of power is approximately Rs. 24 lacs per
annum. Sub meters are provided in canteens, hostels and quarters
Details of Solar Water Heating System in KITS Campus
Capacity
Total installed
Sl.No Description of Work Location in Litres Qty
capacity in LPD
per Day

1 SRR Block 3500 1 3,500

2 Oprah Block 3500 1 3,500
3 Oprah Block 500 1 500
4 EVR Block 3500 1 3,500
5 EVR Block 3500 1 3,500
6 PRGR Block 3500 1 3,500
7 EGR Block 2500 2 5,000
8 Solar Water Heating system EGR Block 500 1 500
9 FDR Block 3500 2 7,000
10 FDR Block 1000 1 1,000
11 Hepzibah Block 2500 3 7,500
12 Angleina Block 3500 2 7,000
13 BRR Block 3500 2 7,000
14 JMR Block 3500 2 7,000
15 JVR Block 3500 2 7,000
 16 Bethany Block 3500 2 7,000
17 SPR Block 3500 1 3,500
18 SRR Block - Extn 3500 1 3,500
19 DMR Block 3500 1 3,500
20 DMR Block 2000 1 2,000
21 Seesha Hospital 1100 1 1,100
Total capacity 87,600
Total Kilo Calories 35,04,000
Total Units Saved per Day 4,793
Total units saved per Month 1,43,803
Total units saved per Annum 15,81,833
Power saving Cost per Annum (Rs) 1,00,44,640.22

30 Nos of Solar Water heater system with 87,600 LPD is installed in our campus and
Electricity power savings per Annum is Rs. 1 Crore

Solar Street Lights

Solar street lights have been installed in the campus by a 3rd year EEE students
along with our estate electrical department team. It is installed towards staff quarters to
Men’s hostel road and Architecture block area.

48 Watts @ Gents Residences - 10 Nos.

Bio gas Plant

A bio gas plant of 50m3 capacity was commissioned in the Ladies Hostel in the
month of June 2017 to recycle the food waste generated from the Hostel mess and
Canteen in the campus. The bio gas generated is used in the Ladies Hostel mess kitchen.

No. of Biogas Plants: 4

Generation of Biogas: Five to Six Cylinders/ Day
400 KLD - FDR/EGR Campus
1000 KLD - New Gents Residence Campus
600 KLD - Ladies Residence Campus
450 KLD - PRGR Campus
5 KLD - Student Prayer Centre

The Institute has a bio gas plant in order to handle the food waste generated from
hostel kitchens and canteens. It will generate 15-20m3/day from the plant and the same
shall be used for the cooking purposes at hostel kitchen and canteens. The total project
amount is 35 lakh and the Institute have contributed Rs.10 lakh.
Recognitions

ASSOCHAM award " University of the year for Eco-Friendly Sustainable

Campus” for its eco-friendly self-sustaining efforts in conserving the environment. The
award was presented by Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Minister of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India in 2020.

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 SDG7: Affordable and Clean
Energy
Metric: 7.2
Metric and indicator:
7.2.1 University measures towards
affordable and clean energy

b. University policy in place for ensuring all

renovations / new builds are following
energy efficiency standards towards
Energy-efficient renovation and building
(Certificate and Weblink)
 SDG7: Affordable and Clean
Energy
Metric: 7.2
Metric and indicator:
7.2.1 University measures towards
affordable and clean energy

c. University policy in place for ensuring all

renovations / new builds are following
energy efficiency standards towards
Energy-efficient renovation and building
(Gadgets - Screenshots)
ENERGY EFFICIENT GADGETS

PAPER RECYCLING PLANT

Attractive eco-friendly files and folders produced at the Paper Recycling Unit using 150-
200 kg of paper waste generated each day.
SEWAGE TREATMENT
No. of Biogas Plants: 4
Generation of Biogas: Five to Six Cylinders/ Day
400 KLD - FDR/EGR Campus
1000 KLD - New Gents Residence Campus
600 KLD - Ladies Residence Campus
450 KLD - PRGR Campus
5 KLD - Student Prayer Centre