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CASE STUDY
UNLOCKING BARRIERS
TO NET ZERO FOR THE
UNIVERSITY OF WALES
TRINITY ST. DAVID
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is producing its own renewable energy, thanks
to a partnership between TEC and our Framework Supplier EDF. In the first project of its
kind for the University, 1235 solar panels have been installed on six rooftops throughout
the campus, supporting the organisation’s sustainability goals.
An Energy Partnership in Action
Overcoming the financial and logistical barriers to
decarbonisation is a challenge that all universities face.
Specially designed for educational organisations, the
Framework ensures a simple, quick and compliant pathway to
installing self-generation equipment – without a procurement
process. This makes it easier for energy managers to ringfence
budget, gain internal stakeholder buy-in and get the project off
the ground.
Faced with rising energy prices, The University of Wales Trinity
Saint David wanted to reduce consumption and increase selfgeneration. The Framework enabled the University to reap the
benefits of both TEC’s proven process to market and the energy
expertise of EDF. This helped to secure a swift transition from
concept to installation for the solar energy project.
Peter Darke, Relationship Manager at EDF, explained: “Through
the Framework, TEC provides a bridge between educational
organisations, who are looking to implement sustainable
energy solutions – and sustainable energy providers like EDF,
who also bring experience, expertise and innovation.
The Student Voice
Universities are facing growing pressures in the acceleration to
net zero. A commitment to sustainability is now a top criterial for
students in choosing an educational organisation according a
survey carried out by the Times Higher Education.
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Through the installation of solar panels, the University has been
able to demonstrate its environmental responsibility to its student
body. The project has received positive feedback from students
who want to study at an educational organisation which acts
upon its sustainability vision.
The Benefits
• A quick route to market, simplifying the complex
procurement process and enabling the University to
move from concept to generation within four months.
• Energy expertise – the University has benefitted from
the knowledge and experience of both TEC and
framework partner EDF.
• Progression of sustainability goals – the initiative has
aligned the University with both its sustainability
vision and the Welsh and UK Governments’
ambition to reach Net Zero by 2050.
• Cost savings – solar panels have proved to be a
cost-effective option, especially given the current high
prices of electricity and gas.
• Student validation – the project has been a huge
success with the student body.
THE ENERGY CONSORTIUM - ANNUAL REPORT 2023
