{"id":1544,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:03","slug":"aberystwyth-university-energy-saving-project-overperforming-by-almost-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1544","title":{"rendered":"Aberystwyth University Energy Project Overperforming by Almost 30%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Aberystwyth University Energy Saving Project Overperforming by Almost 30%<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Aberystwyth University Energy Saving Project Overperforming by Almost 30%\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/aberystwyth-university-energy-saving-project-overperforming-by-almost-30\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Aberystwyth University Energy Saving Project Overperforming by Almost 30%\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>The \u00a32.6m first phase of an energy saving project delivered by Vital Energi for Aberystwyth University has completed its first full year of operation and verified figures show it is now delivering 30% more energy and carbon savings than originally guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>The project saw Vital Energi upgrade the University\u2019s energy systems at 20 buildings on the Penglais Campus, installing a range of initiatives including upgrades to almost 4,000 light fittings, Building Management System optimisation, improved air handling systems, chiller replacement, pipework insulation and energy efficient upgrades to laboratory equipment.<\/p>\n<p>As part of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/energy-performance-contracts\/\">energy performance contract<\/a>, Vital Energi guaranteed minimum carbon and financial savings.\u00a0 The project was initially expected to reduce the University\u2019s emissions by 802 tonnes, but the final verified figure for the year saw the project overperform and actually reduce emissions by 1,042 tonnes per annum.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Yeo, Vital Energi\u2019s Director of Low Carbon Solutions commented, \u201cAll RE:FIT projects come with guarantees to the client which ensure they get the results they expect.\u00a0 This scheme has performed particularly well from an environmental perspective, but they have also made significant financial savings due to using less gas and electricity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to see the project is exceeding its guarantees, which is a fantastic result for the University as they continue their decarbonisation works.\u201d Since Phase 1, we have returned to Aberystwyth University to deliver a 4,500-panel solar farm which will drive their emissions down by a further 500 tonnes per year, making another strong contribution to their net zero journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/iefpzq45\/aberystwyth-solar-farm.png?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133245572424400000\" alt=\"Aberystwyth Solar Farm\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">At Aberystwyth University we are committed to tackle the challenges of climate change in as many ways as possible. We do so not only through our research and teaching but also through our strategic institutional aims. This solar array marks another key milestone towards the University\u2019s aim of becoming a zero-carbon estate by 2030\/31 and we are grateful to all those involved in this important development.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Professor Neil Glasser, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Pro Vice-Chancellor at Aberystwyth University<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Phase 1 of the project has offset over 2.32million kWh of electricity and 2.16million kWh of gas and, in addition to the carbon savings, has reduced the University\u2019s energy bill by \u00a3368k per year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Aberystwyth University Energy Saving Project Overperforming by Almost 30% The \u00a32.6m first phase of an energy saving project delivered by Vital Energi for Aberystwyth University has completed its first full year of operation and verified figures show it is now delivering 30% more energy and carbon savings than originally guaranteed. 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