Green Campus
Our institution promotes a Green Campus through sustainable practices like waste reduction, tree plantation, and energy conservation. We aim to foster environmental responsibility and create an eco-friendly learning atmosphere.
SAS Green Campus
Efforts Taken By The University To Make Campus Eco-Friendly
All the campuses of the University designed eco-friendly and landscaped with extensive gardens, Plantation with recycled water. The entire university campuses are maintained as non smoking zone. The significant initiatives implemented are:
- Energy Conservation
- Use of renewable energy through solar systems and wind mill turbine unit.
- Rain water Harvesting and Sewage Treatment and Recycling Plant
- Carbon neutrality effort by tree plantation
An e-waste management policy and its implementations are coordinated by the Computer Science Department. Between the periods of 2011-2015, two Environment awareness programme conducted and both of these programmes were funded by Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) and one “Renewable energy Resources Mela” was conducted successfully for the Students and teachers from 15 schools in the districts of Chennai, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram.
| INITIATIVES | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Production |
CFL Lamp, LED lighting have been provided to all new buildings to reduce
power consumption. Staggering of electric power loads to reduce huge demands. |
| Use of Renewable Energy |
126 kWp solar power plants has been setup on the top of the main
building. A stand alone wind mill of the capacity 2 kW was installed as a students' project in the year 2011. |
| Rain Water Harvesting, Sewage Treatment and Recycling Plant |
Rain Water Harvesting System is installed to collect rain water from
roof top of the buildings. All the septic tank waste water collected to the Sewage Treatment Plant with the processing capacity of 6,00,000 litre per day. |
| Efforts for Carbon Neutrality | Tree Plantation, Ban of Two and Four Wheelers within campus, Trap vehicular and fugitive dust emission. |
| e-waste Management | A technical team has been formed to take care of e-waste management. |
| Biogas Plant | Kitchen waste based biogas generation is in the pipeline for the campus |
| Others |
Awareness Programmes on Environment (Through NEAC) Awareness Programme on Renewable Energy Resources (Through Renewable Energy Mela) |
Energy Conservation
- 5% LED and 35% CFL Lamp bulbs provided within the campuses. 250 sodium vapour lamps have been replaced by 90 and 55 watts CFL. In a phased manner all lights will be replaced by either for CFL or LED.
- Staggering of electric power loads to reduce maximum demands.
- All the Fans, Lights and Air conditioners are maintained in the switched off mode when not in use. The slogans insisting the necessity to switch off the Fans, Lights & ACs displayed above to all the switch boards in the campus.
Use of Renewable Energy Sources
126 kWp solar power plants has been setup on the top of the main building. To that extent EB consumption has been reduced and hence non renewable energy consumption to generate 126 kW is reduced and also CO2, SO2, SPM emissions reduction have been achieved. Moreover, many solar energy related student projects have been undertaken in Thermal and Electrical Engineering programmes.
100 kWp Solar Plant
Grid-connected solar plant on main building wings with five 20kW Refusol inverters featuring MPPT controllers for optimal energy conversion.
Output: 600 Units/day
Installer: V.D. Swami & Co., Chennai
26 kWp Solar Plant
Grid-tied solar installation with Delta inverters (11kW + 15kW) since 2012, consistently powering campus operations.
Output: 130 Units/day
Installer: TATA Power Solar
Wind Power Project
Student-led 2kW wind turbine with battery storage, providing clean energy to the girls' hostel since 2011.
Technology: 3-phase PMSG
Inverter: 1.5 kVA
Water Harvesting
Comprehensive rainwater collection system channeling roof runoff to open wells, optimizing natural water resources.
Carbon Neutrality
Multi-pronged approach including vehicle restrictions, wastewater reuse, and extensive tree planting for carbon offset.
Wastewater treated: 100kLD daily
Sewage Treatment
Advanced 600,000L/day treatment plant with aeration, settling, and clarification processes for water reuse.
Reuse: Gardening & sanitation
Hazardous Waste
Zero hazardous waste policy maintained through sustainable practices and careful material selection.
E-Waste Program
Specialized team following MOEF guidelines, having responsibly recycled 400+ computer systems.
Future Plan: CRT to TFT migration
Biogas Initiative
Upcoming kitchen waste conversion system for campus and neighboring communities' organic waste.
Eco Awareness
Regular programs engaging 200+ students and local communities on biodiversity and conservation practices.
Partners: MOEF, local schools
Smoke-Free Campus
All campus areas maintained as non-smoking zones for healthier environments and air quality.
