Our ambition: solar panels and renewable energy
In 2020 solar panels were installed on the sports halls at building L to generate electricity. A total of 1,452 panels have a total capacity of 490 kWp. At peak production, the installation can meet 20% of the campus’s electricity demand. In a whole year, the installation provides about 3% of the required electricity. 
This percentage will increase in the coming years thanks to the installation of additional solar panels and the introduction of energy-saving measures on campus. In the medium term, the installation could meet 20-25% of the electricity demand.
Renovation building L
The architectural style of Building L reveals that the building dates from the 1970s. At that time, energy was still relatively cheap and energy efficiency was hardly considered. – The style is appropriately called ‘Brutalism’. – Today, however, users complain of being uncomfortable in the building, both in winter and in summer. The building shell is not insulated or wind-proof. Moreover, the ventilation system has no heat recovery installation.
Renovations on this building are scheduled to start in 2022.
A modern system
The entire outer shell will be made wind-proof and insulated in line with the current requirements. A modern ventilation system with variable flow and heat recovery will be installed. The heating system will be designed to run entirely on renewable energy in the future.
As a result of these interventions, the energy consumption (and linked CO2 emissions) of building L will be reduced by an estimated 70%.
