The energy sector is responsible for the largest share of emissions at the University of Graz. Therefore, successful energy management is crucial. The University of Graz aims to reduce emissions by 90 percent by 2030 compared to the current greenhouse gas inventory.
Electrical energy
Since 2019, the University of Graz has been obtaining 100 percent of its electricity from certified renewable and regional sources. This makes the University of Graz the second university in Austria to purchase certified green electricity. The use of the most environmentally friendly electrical energy possible represents an important lever in the reduction of CO2 emissions, because by switching to certified green electricity, the University of Graz can reduce emissions from electricity purchases by about 90 percent.
In addition, the expansion of photovoltaic systems on the roofs of university buildings is continuously being advanced. The four currently active photovoltaic systems have a combined capacity of approximately 334 kWp.
Photovoltaic systems
- Merangasse 70, 72 kWp
- Universitätsplatz 3a, 133 kWp
- Aigner-Rollett-Allee, 74 kWp
- Heinrichstraße 36, 55 kWp
- GCP Photovooltaic system planned
Thermal energy
The power of the sun has been used on the roofs of the University of Graz since 2008. The expansion of solar energy was already started in 2007. In the meantime, not only solar thermal systems but also photovoltaic systems are used for energy production at the University of Graz.
Solar thermal plants:
- Max-Mell-Allee 11, 200 m2 net collector area.
- Universitätsplatz 1, 630 m2 net collector area
