Voltalis supports university’s decarbonisation efforts

  • 8th October 2024

The Lampeter campus has both new and historic buildings, making energy efficiency challenging

Voltalis’ demand response technology has been implemented in student accommodation on The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) historic Lampeter campus as part of efforts to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

One common issue in student halls is energy waste, often caused when occupants open windows instead of adjusting the heating at the source.

And the mix of 200-year-old and newly-constructed buildings on the university’s Lampeter campus presents additional challenges in decarbonising the estate.

As a global leader in demand side response, Voltalis helps address these issues.

The company’s free and easy-to-install device connects to existing electric radiators, turning them into ‘smart radiators’ that can be managed through the My Voltalis app.

This enables users to easily optimise energy usage without the need for major infrastructure changes.

The technology also modulates the flow of electricity automatically during peak periods, reducing energy consumption by up to 15%, lowering costs, and cutting carbon emissions – all without compromising student comfort.

Voltalis’ device connects to existing electric radiators, turning them into ‘smart radiators’

The system has now been installed in over 100 rooms at the campus, contributing to the university’s decarbonisation goals.

Daniel Priddy, head of sustainability at UWTSD, said: “We’re set to see the benefits over the new term: with energy bills going down, progress in our decarbonisation goals, and the integration working seamlessly with our other sustainability efforts and wider energy mix reduction.

“Voltalis’ technology effectively makes old traditional radiators smart without replacing the radiator system.

“People think installing smart tech is long, complicated, and expensive, but that doesn’t have to be the case any longer.

“If you can do it on a campus like this, you can do it anywhere.”

Dr Randall Bowen, managing director of Voltalis UK, added: “As educational institutions face increasing pressure to achieve ambitious decarbonisation targets, we are proud to partner with UWTSD on its path to net zero.

“Together we are demonstrating that innovative solutions can be adopted across universities and other public sector buildings at scale, without the need for major system overhauls.

“With the right technology, institutions can not only cut emissions and reduce costs, but also empower students to actively contribute to a sustainable future.”

UWTSD’s partnership with Voltalis aligns with its commitment to sustainability and contributes to the Welsh Government’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero by 2050.

 

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