7.2.2 Upgrading buildings to higher energy efficiency
The report titled "Energy Systems and Building Applications for Energy Efficiency in University Campuses" published by our university includes the steps taken in the field of energy efficiency at our university.
7.2.3 Carbon and emission reduction processes
Our University implements measures for carbon management and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. In this context, electric vehicles are utilized on campus to minimize carbon emissions, and the use of bicycles is actively encouraged. In addition, infrastructure improvements and awareness activities continue to support sustainable transportation practices and promote environmentally friendly mobility options.
7.2.4 Energy consumption reduction plan
7.2.5 Determining energy waste
7.4.1 Energy efficiency studies in local communities
Our university provides educational programmes on energy efficiency and clean energy to local communities. In this context, through the “Energy Efficiency in Daily Life and Public Buildings” training, our institution offers training to staff and the public about reducing energy consumption, increasing efficiency, and applying savings in public buildings. With the student-led “Dual-Source Sustainable Energy Project for Climate,” both students and local communities are encouraged to engage in clean energy systems and renewables. Through these programmes, public awareness and institutional capacity around energy efficiency and clean energy improve.
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7.4.2 100% renewable energy commitment
With the project titled "A Sustainable Green Hydrogen Production System," led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyfi Şevik, a faculty member at Hitit University's School of Technical Sciences, the first steps have been taken towards a new structure that will contribute to sustainable green hydrogen production, as well as energy production and agricultural irrigation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şevik explained that solar energy is used as the energy source in the study and that the project is based on producing green hydrogen and green oxygen by electrolyzing water. Underlining that the artificial intelligence integrated into the system will play a key role in optimizing production as well as storing and distributing green hydrogen, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şevik said, "Artificial intelligence will be used to develop smart grid systems that can efficiently manage the supply and demand of green hydrogen, ensuring its delivery to where it's needed most, when it's needed most. This will minimize energy losses and overall costs."
7.4.3 Energy efficiency services for industry
Our university provides direct services to local industrial enterprises in the areas of energy efficiency and clean energy. Within this framework, in collaboration with Çorum Teknokent A.Ş. and supported by the Orta Karadeniz Kalkınma Ajansı (OKA), the “Strengthening the Digital Transformation and Export Capacity of Çorum Teknokent Firms” project enables firms to integrate artificial intelligence and big-data technologies to optimise their production processes, including improvements in energy efficiency. Such initiatives provide industrial firms with the opportunity to reduce energy consumption, evaluate renewable energy sources, and enhance their technological infrastructure. In doing so, our university acts as a bridge between academia and industry and develops collaborations with local economic actors focusing on clean energy and efficient production.
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7.4.4 Policy development for clean energy technology
Within the scope of Hitit University Sustainable Energy Studies, the university’s energy report is regularly submitted to the Higher Education Council.
7.4.5 Support for low-carbon innovations
