Solar glass installed on campus

Can solar panels be installed on campus rooftops?

The process of advancing to the stage of placing solar panels on campus rooftops is much more complex than just getting them installed on an ordinary house. The process began with a detailed assessment of the potential for reducing the campus greenhouse gas footprint. A first cut eliminated rooftops that were too shaded by trees or other buildings.

Why do lab buildings have too much space for solar panels?

Other roofs, especially lab buildings, simply had too much existing equipment on them to allow a large area of space for solar panels. Randa Ghattas, senior sustainability project manager, and Taya Dixon, assistant director for capital budgets and contracts within the Department of Facilities, spearheaded the project.

Why is aluminium & glass used in Sunway University buildings?

It aids in maintaining the buildings low carbon footprint to eventually lead to zero carbon emissions in the building. Throughout the Sunway University building, the use of aluminium and glass is used to Engage the Senses.

Where are the solar panels installed?

Image The solar panels are installed on the University Building and the North Building rooftops • Future Cities Research Institute’s (FCRI) 4 Research Priority AreasFCRI focuses on research working towards the development of cities that are: Digital, Liveable, Resilient and Sustainable.