UTech, Ja Annual Report 2017-18

University of Technology, Jamaica “Pioneering Past; Bright Future ” ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 64 system from June 2014 to March 2018 is approximately US$132,196.70 or JM$16, 921,177.60 (US$ 1=JMD 128). To date, approximately 272 tons of carbon dioxide emissions have been avoided. This equates to the carbon sequestered by 7,059 tree seedlings grown for 10 years. Following amicable negotiations by the CSEII with the JPS the asset was fully donated to UTech, Ja. on April 5, 2017. The Solar PV Plant has supported the University’s electricity needs while providing practical training, research and teaching opportunities for faculty and students. For further information visit http://apsja.solarlog-web.net/ utech/ Kelly Tomblin (centre), President and CEO, JPS is delighted to receive an appreciation plaque from Dr. Ruth Potopsingh (5th left) Associate Vice President, Sustainable Energy, University of Technology, Jamaica at a special appreciation luncheon held Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Courtleigh Hotel. The plaque was presented to Ms Tomblin for her contribution to renewable energy development and in recognition of the donation of a 100KW Solar PV System to UTech, Jamaica, commissioned at the University’s Papine campus on July 10, 2014. The JPS fully transferred ownership of the project to UTech, Jamaica on April 5, 2017. The Solar plant has significantly supported the University’s electricity needs, reduced operating costs and provided practical training for students. Investment in energy efficiency measures has been nominal with the replacement of Compact Florescent Lamps (CFLs) with some LEDs. Procurement of equipment takes into consideration energy specifications. The current approach to energy management will be unable to transform the university’s electricity consumption profile. The need for investment in SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Cont’d. Figure 2: Combination chart showing Solar-Log data for the 100 kW Solar PV System Investment in energy efficiency measures has been nominal with the replacement of Compact Flores ent Lamps (CFLs) with some LEDs. Procurement of equipment takes into consideration energy specifications. The current approach to energy management will be unable to transform the university’s electricity consumption profile. The need for investment in energy efficiency by the University is warranted as the benefits are multifold. The vision for an expanded solar plant for UTech Ja. remains and it is antici ated could be realized in the medium term. Oth r steps have been taken by the Institute through: 1) Commercial Scale Energy Audit – UTech, Ja. Papine Campus The University with support from the CDB/CARICOM Energy Desk is to undertake an investment level energy audit at the Papine Campus. The official launch of the Building Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP) was held on December 4, 2017, in Guyana. This audit will identify opportunities for multiple benefits of energy efficiency in buildings. A submission has been made to undertake the audit for buildings within Zone 1. Kelly Tomblin (centre), President and CEO, JPS is delighted to receive an appre- ciation plaque from Dr. Ruth Potopsingh (5th left) Associate Vice President, Sustainable Energy, University of Technology, Jamaica at a special appreciation luncheon held Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Courtleigh Hotel. The plaque was pre- sented to Ms Tomblin for her contribution to renewable energy development and in recognition of the donation of a 100KW Solar PV System to UTech, Jamaica, commissioned at the University’s Papine campus on July 10, 2014. The JPS fully transferred ownership of the project to UTech, Jamaica on April 5, 2017. The Solar plant has significantly supported the University’s electricity needs, reduced operating costs and provided practical training for students. Figure 2: Combination chart showing Solar-Log data for the 100 kW Solar PV System