"Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all."
— United Nations
Sustainable UFV
Sustainable UFV
"Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all."
— United Nations
In Spring 2021, 321 solar panels were installed on the roof of G Building at the Abbotsford campus. During peak sunny summer days, the PV system produces enough energy to power the entire Building G throughout the day. That includes lighting, all computer stations, and HVAC systems.
According to a capstone project conducted by a UBC student on the post-implementation study of the Building G solar panel system, the building is working at a much higher efficiency than in previous years and the project’s ROI has come down significantly from 18 years to an estimated 3-6 years.
By the end of 2022, the PV system produced 237.5 MWh- the equivalent of the annual electricity use of 32 homes, or 2,783 trees planted!
Related SDGs:
Sustainable cities-Climate action
As part of UFV's ongoing commitment to clean energy, a solar water preheating system has been installed on the roof of Lá:lem te Baker (student housing) in 2023. This system harnesses solar power to preheat the building's domestic hot water, resulting in reduced natural gas usage, cost savings, improved energy efficiency, lowered environmental impact, and enhanced system performance.
Related SDGs:
Sustainable cities-Climate action
In Spring 2020, a solar thermal collector (solar wall) was installed on the south side of E Building on the Abbotsford campus (the Athletic Centre). This black metal exterior attracts and captures the sun’s warmth and through a series of ducts sends that warm fresh air into the south gym. Through this process the need for natural gas systems to generate warm air is reduced, lowering our carbon footprint through the adoption of technology, investment in innovation, and deliberate design.
Related SDGs:
Sustainable cities-Climate action
