The Energy Service is supporting Swansea University to decarbonise its energy systems across campus buildings.
Summary
Swansea University is working toward net zero by 2035 through a three-phase energy efficiency programme. With support from the Welsh Government Energy Service, the university secured £2.4 million from the Wales Funding Programme in 2023 to decarbonise its energy systems across different campus buildings.
Our support
Energy audits, financial modelling, and strategic support across estates, technical services.
Technology solution
- LED lighting upgrades across 6 buildings (44,000 sqm total footprint).
- Solar PV roof installations.
- Building management system (BMS) control improvements.
Investment
- £2.4 million from the Wales Funding Programme.
Impact
- £292,938 in annual savings.
- Estimated 11,593 tCO₂e saved over the project’s lifetime.
- Improved learning environments and enhanced sustainability credentials.
- Opportunities for student-led research and teaching linked to real-world decarbonisation.
“Swansea University has embarked on an ambitious programme to decarbonise our energy systems as part of efforts to achieve net zero by 2035. We recognise we have a lot of work to do to meet these targets and are grateful for the vital support we received from the Energy Service. By helping us with energy audits and initial financial modelling, we have been able to implement several improvements across the University estate, resulting in annual savings of more than 500 tonnes of CO2e.”
Greg Ducie, Swansea University, Director of Estates and Campus Services.
