7.2.4 Plan to reduce energy consumption
Metric: University measures towards affordable and clean energy
Have an energy efficiency plan in place to reduce overall energy consumption.
Renewable/Energy Alternative Use
The university actively promotes the use of alternative and clean energy within its campuses. Solar rooftop systems have been installed on buildings at the Pattani Campus, with a total capacity of 907 kW, and at the Surat Thani Campus, with a capacity of 380 kW. In 2024, these installations generated a total of 1,272,940.19 kWh of electricity, helping the university save approximately 5,868,254.28 THB in electricity costs.
Prince of Songkla University (PSU) has launched the PSU Smart Solar Grid (PSSG) project to install a solar power generation and smart grid system across its five campuses. This initiative aims to manage energy consumption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels over the long term. The project includes a solar power generation system and a smart energy management grid with an installed capacity of 11.5 megawatts, spanning a 20-year period. Additionally, the project will involve research and pilot programs on energy management and inter-campus electricity trading. This holistic approach to energy management across all five campuses, under the PSUnity System, supports PSU’s green university policy aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Moreover, it adheres to national policies on energy conservation and efficient use, aligning with PSU’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2038.