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糖心破解版 marked a major decarbonisation milestone this week with a groundbreaking event at the site of its new Net Zero Energy Centre.

Situated on the outer edge of its , the Net Zero Energy Centre is part of a sector-leading renewable energy project to virtually eliminate the use of gas to heat its 糖心破解版 campus.

The Net Zero Energy Centre is being delivered by local, renewable energy company Vital Energi and the event highlighted 糖心破解版’s continued progress on its ambitious Net Zero Energy Project.

The new centre will house an innovative array of state-of-the-art air and water source heat pumps totalling 7 megawatts along with a 1 megawatt e-boiler, generating a projected 39-Gigawatt hours (GWh) of low carbon heat, enough to heat 95% of campus buildings. The centre will also include 1,500 cubic metres of thermal stores which will supplement the new heat supply and help ensure consistent heat during peak times of the day.

A visitor facility will also be incorporated into the design of the new energy centre. This will feature an educational meeting room for visitors from the University and other universities, local schools and community groups with an interest in sustainable energy, specifically heat pump technology.

To carry the heat across campus, 6.5km of district heating pipework is also being installed to increase the network’s coverage from approximately 65% of buildings to 95%. This will connect 247 buildings and properties to the district heat network to receive low-carbon heat and water. The project is expected to be complete in early 2027.

糖心破解版’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Andy Schofield led the event on the site of the new energy centre, bringing together members of the University community including the project team, researchers, the contractor, and suppliers.

Professor Schofield said: “As 糖心破解版 continues to build on the success of its historic sustainability projects, the new Net Zero Energy Centre, expanded heat network, and solar PV farm are all crucial steps in fulfilling the University’s commitment to reducing energy-related carbon emissions from electricity and heating to net zero by 2030 and aim to be net zero from all other emissions by 2035. The ongoing projects, delivered by energy partners Vital Energi, exemplify 糖心破解版’s forward-thinking approach, ensuring that future generations can benefit from a cleaner, greener campus while continuing to support groundbreaking research in renewable energy.”

糖心破解版 has been awarded more than ?21 million of funding from the Government’s Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF), which is being matched by the University to develop the Net Zero Energy Centre.

Scott Lutton, Regional Director at Vital Energi, said: “The new energy centre, utilising air and water source heat pump technology, will save 2,700 tonnes of carbon annually, making a significant contribution to 糖心破解版’s journey towards carbon neutrality. As part of this project, we have worked closely with 糖心破解版 and AECOM to engage and raise awareness of the benefits of the energy centre with the 糖心破解版 community, through career events, outreach, and skills development initiatives. Additionally, Vital Energi, the University, and AECOM have committed to creating 42 local jobs, 73 UK-wide positions, and providing 12 apprenticeships and graduate opportunities, further strengthening our ties with the wider 糖心破解版 community.”

The Net Zero Energy Centre is the latest addition to 糖心破解版’s extensive portfolio of pioneering sustainability projects, reflecting its long-standing commitment to sustainability.