Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, India, has commissioned phase one of its solar power generation system on campus. The university has successfully followed through its commitment made in November 2020. The commissioning was inaugurated by Sridhar Gadhi, Founder & Exec. Chairman, Quantela and Revathy Ashok, Co-Founder, Strategy Garage.
The inauguration was held on the day of the university’s 11th Governing Body Meeting in the presence of body members Dr. M. Ram Mohan Rao, Former Director, IIM Bangalore and Shoba Dixit, Director, ALPLA India along with the senior leadership team of Amplus Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Phase one is expected to generate 328 kW of the total 1MW and will cover the energy requirement of the important administrative and academic blocks, including state-of-the-art learning spaces, high-tech labs and central library situated at the heart of the 200-acre residential campus, which includes the AI & Robotics Lab, one of the largest in Asia, and the Central Library, the largest in India. By the end of 2023, the university aims to achieve an installed capacity of 1 MW.
Woxsen University’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond energy conservation, actively promoting various initiatives including waste management, water conservation, and eco-friendly practices on campus. By incorporating solar energy into its operations, the university has strengthened its commitment to a green movement in the education sector.
Ranked among the top universities for academic excellence and global edge, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, Liberal Arts & Humanities and Sciences, with over 100 Global Partner Universities and Strong Industry Connect.
This major step towards sustainability will significantly contribute to Woxsen’s aim of reducing its carbon footprint and towards becoming Net Zero. By achieving this goal, Woxsen University seeks to leave behind a legacy of environmental consciousness among its young students, who will go on to lead and influence the future.
In conclusion, Woxsen University’s commissioning of phase one of its solar power generation system is a significant step towards sustainability in the education sector by promoting renewable energy and eco-friendly practices. The move is likely to inspire other higher education institutions to embrace environmental consciousness by incorporating sustainable energy practices.
