LUT / GREEN CAMPUS RESPONSIBILITY_ NEW THINKING_ Green thoughts_ We are shaping the world into what we think it should be. A unique research and educational environment, where the university s expertise in energy as well as its own innovations are put to practical use. www.greencampus.fi
GREEN your mind mind your green Quick view to Green Campus... The Goal is to concretely introduce green values and energy-efficiency related matters to the campus and steer our operations in accordiance with the pronciples of sustainable development.
SMART GrId the first large-scale pilot in finland_ Constructed by the largest energy research and educational organization in Finland. Connected: Wind turbine + + + + Solar panels Batteries for energy storage Rechargeable CamCars 20 electric bikes Works through a communications network Measurements help to reduce the university s energy usage and the capacity requirements placed by loads on the network and electricity production. When the grid produces more electricity than is needed, the surplus electricity is stored in stand-by batteries or feed it into another university grid.
CONNECTED TO SMART GrId on the way to self-sufficient energy production_ Solar Power Plant 220 kw - 1,500 square metres - 160 MWh/year crystalline silicon solar panels, some of the solar panels will be fitted with a tracker ( increases the amount of energy collected in the summer by 20-40%) replaces purchased electricity 100kW of solar panels will be installed to a carport system, to demonstrate use of solar panels as construction material SMART GRID Windturbine 20 kw - 30 m tall - 5,5 m blades produces enough electricity for 3-8 domestic houses/year research and educational instrument Weather station Real-time data, detailed information f.ex. wind speed and direction, snow conditions, UV radiation and solar radiation intensity, the height of the clouds from the ground, forest fire risk Partner: Finnish meteorological data company (Suomen Sääpalvelu Oy)
CONNECTED TO SMART GrId searching for greener ways of travelling_ CamBike 20 electric bikes for the use of students and staff new uses and business practices including location tracking, payment and locking systems and rental business SMART GRID CamCars One hybrid and one all-electric car, used for research and development purposes and also in traffic electricity from car batteries to the grid batteries are charged when the supply of renewable energy is the greatest and the load on the grid is the smallest CamBus Next generation hybrid bus a collaborative project involving three educational institutions in Lappeenranta a radically smaller diesel engine and more powerful battery capacity substantially more energy efficient than versions currently available on the market the chassis will be taken from a used bus reduces particle emissions in urban centres and will be used in training and chartered runs
CONNECTED TO SMART GrId Smart Grid allows data transfer within the grid system. SMART GRID Energy can be transferred from the grid to devices as well as from devices back into the grid.
environmental responsibility PLAN_ DO_ CHeck_ ACT_ Environmental Management System ISO 14001 to support the overall environmental management of LUT to improve the effectiveness of environmental protection measures a certified environmental management system in 2014 Green Office - an environmental programme for offices (developed by WWF Finland) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ecological footprint of the workplace Targets for years 2012 2013 10% Reducing electricity consumption Reducing use of paper Reducing use of heat energy Consumptions 2011 Electricity 7 200 MWh Paper 3 900 000 copies/printouts Heath energy 9 150 MWh
From words to deeds savings_ minimizing_ new options_ When we apply university innovations and use them on our own campus, we are setting a trend as well as example for future urban planning. 140 trees saved by changing printing for both-sided 400 people used LUT s electric bicycles in 2012 160 MWh Solar energy production per year Finland s largest solar plant is slated for construction Already 30,000 saving in 2013 on electricity consumption compared to 2012
From words to deeds savings_ minimizing_ new options_ Minimized the number of personal printers Leasing contracts computers, printers and all-in-one devices Information displays for users; daily consumption and production figures of campus area New Minor in Sustainability for all the students at LUT Greener travelling options offered by travel agency Kaleva Travel
in co-operation with together for greener future_ University Properties of Finland Pioneer in energy efficiency f.ex. renovated ventilation and building automation systems, thicker insulation, lighting solutions and controlling for lower energy consumption New construction-phase specific metering systems for electricity, heat and water consumption Pilot project concerning Carbon Footprint of the buildings on campus Renovation of the oldest building phase (2015 ) greener building, more renewable energy production, engagement to Global renewable Energy Campaign organized by WWF Finland
in co-operation with together for greener future_ LOAS Student housing foundation Energy efficient student housing at campus solar plant on the roof and apartment-specific metering system for electricity and water consumption City of Lappeenranta The Sun city of Finland Close co-operation concerning energy issues f.ex. opportunity to individual electricity producers participate in local electricity market Schwäbisch Hall Park pleasant recreational park around the campus wind turbine for the use of all residents of Lappeenranta and tourists
in co-operation with together for greener future_ SODEXO Restaurant services Bio-waste monitoring aim to reduce personal amount of biowaste Steps-to-Organic food -program WWF Co-operation during the Global renewable Energy Campaign solar cells charging point for cellphones Secretary General Liisa Rohweder of WWF Finland starts at the new LUT Board in January 2014 Kyyti.net Car sharing service LUT has joined the service in 2013 to reduce single driving
happenings Popularising the research results Making the campus visible_ Energy Efficiency Seminar Nordic Sustainable Campus Network Seminar 2014 Night of Science for local people Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Lappeenranta Grand Prix National Air Quality Seminar National Waste Recovery Seminar
Green Research new technologies_ new solutions_ new results_ Effects of climate change on glacier melt and water quality in the Himalayas... Replacing plastic food packaging with cardboard packages... Turning landfill gases into energy... New technology for waste management and the utilisation of tailings in the mining industry... Clean water from electrical discharges... Impact and commercialisation of environmental solutions... New products from industrial waste... Energy-efficiency and savings for pumping... Development of sustainable and energy efficient areas in St. Petersburg...
LUT Key figures Creating the Future with Green Technology and Business. Approx. 5,000 Number of undergraduate and postgraduate students International: 33 % of the students who began their studies in autumn 2012 are foreign. 3 faculties 915 40 % the School of Technology the School of Industrial Engineering and Management the School of Business Faculty staff in total. of Finnish energy research and teaching is conducted at LUT
LUT / GREEN CAMPUS RESPONSIBILITY_ NEW THINKING_ Green thoughts_ Living Laboratory for Sustainability is composed of research, education, environment and operations. LUT Lappeenranta University of Technology Lappeenranta
Science is like dance for us. And we dance together. For better future.