Renewable energy contributes to achieving low carbon emissions at RUTS aquarium based on solar rooftop

Reporters: Mr.Konto Pantongkam, Asst.Dr.Pituk Bunnoon, Asst.Dr.Phatchakorn Areekul, Mr.Sutaporn Getpun

Evidence Date: 2023

Related Indicators: 7.5.2

Details:

In 2023, total energy used from low-carbon sources, the RUTS university improved the university’s aquarium building, which serves as an attraction within the campus for visitors. This improvement involved replacing the existing roof with the installation of a solar power system on the roof. This upgrade enhanced the electrical system’s efficiency within the building, leading to energy savings and reduced reliance on external electricity sources by on grid PV system on rooftop, capacitor installed 150kW_p, reduced about 83,850 kg CO₂e per year. The total carbon emissions for the year 2022 resulting from the use of solar energy in the agency.

Figure 1 RUTS Trang aquarium based on solar rooftop.

Related Links:

https://www.rmutsv.ac.th/ruts/institution-trang

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