Our University Reports on Its Sustainable Energy Efforts

The Hitit University Sustainability Office has published a report titled "Sustainable Energy Approach at HİTİT University." The report outlines the university's steps in energy efficiency, its current systems, and its future goals.

The report states that the university's energy efficiency and recovery efforts began in 2016 with the 400 kW trigeneration system installed at the Vocational School (MYO) Campus. The trigeneration system produces electricity using natural gas while also utilizing the engine's waste heat. This waste heat is used for cooling buildings in the summer and heating them in the winter.

According to data from the Department of Construction and Technical Works, the report indicates that this system at the MYO campus recouped its installation cost in four years and produces an average of 250,000 kWh of electricity annually.

Following this experience, it is stated that a second, larger-capacity trigeneration system of 1,200 kW (1.2 MW) was established for the North Campus. This new system, completed in 2022, is planned to be commissioned once the Central Lecture Hall buildings become fully operational.

The university's energy efficiency steps also include the District Heating System initiated in 2017. It is emphasized that this system, covering buildings such as the Rectorate, Faculty of Engineering, and Technology Center, aims to reduce energy losses and optimize fuel consumption.

Future Plans

The report also touches on future plans. It is recalled that the "Hitit University Unlicensed Solar Power Plant (SPP) Technical Feasibility Report" was prepared in 2017, but the project could not be implemented at that time due to financial reasons. It is noted that with the decrease in solar panel costs as of 2025, this 1 MW project has been updated, and it is calculated that it can pay for itself in approximately 5 years under current conditions.

Other plans include steps such as installing 1-2 electric vehicle charging stations in the North Campus parking lots, expanding the use of sensor-equipped fixtures and efficient lighting systems across the campus, and increasing green spaces in line with the "Green Campus" concept.

The report concludes by thanking the Hitit University Department of Construction and Technical Works for providing the technical information.