{"id":1798,"date":"2026-04-09T08:41:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:41:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:30","slug":"university-of-wolverhampton-unveils-major-decarbonisation-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1798","title":{"rendered":"University of Wolverhampton unveils major decarbonisation project"},"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>University of Wolverhampton unveils major decarbonisation project<\/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=\"University of Wolverhampton unveils major decarbonisation project\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/university-of-wolverhampton-unveils-major-decarbonisation-project\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"University of Wolverhampton unveils major decarbonisation project\"><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><span class=\"rich-text-case-study__text rte__text rich-text-pumps__text\">Heat pumps, solar PV, and a heat network are just some of the technologies being introduced at the University of Wolverhampton as part of an \u00a311m project to accelerate their journey to net zero.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The University has joined forces with Vital Energi to deliver the multi-technology energy solution at their Walsall Campus, which will reduce carbon emissions by over 1,000 tonnes each year.<\/p>\n<p>Gas-fired equipment and end of life boilers will be replaced with an air to water source cascade heat pump system, which recovers heat from the air and boosts it to higher temperatures to provide low carbon heating and hot water to campus buildings.<\/p>\n<p>To enhance the overall efficiency of the heat pump system, Vital Energi will recover chilled water from the air source heat pumps, thereby eliminating the need to run the chillers during summer months, which will save more energy.<\/p>\n<p>Solar photovoltaics systems will be installed across a number of rooftops to allow for on-site renewable electricity generation. Energy efficiency measures will also be installed, such as air conditioning controls, pipework insulation, and improved heating and cooling controls.<\/p>\n<p>An underground network of district heating pipes, known as a heat network, will be installed, which will supply low carbon heat to five campus buildings.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2018Living Lab\u2019 will also be established, which will allow academics, researchers, and students to study the impacts of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/heat-pumps\/\" title=\"Heat Pumps\">heat pump technology<\/a>, solar, and energy conservation measures. The Living Lab will offer real-life research opportunities for students and researchers, evidence-based recommendations for operational staff, and opportunities for research impact for academics.<\/p>\n<\/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\">\u201cAt the University of Wolverhampton, we are thrilled to be making great progress towards our sustainability goals and reducing our carbon footprint. This is one of many great initiatives the university is committed to including the Green Innovation Corridor and a partnership with UNITAR to provide student education backed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Dr. Pete Cross, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Chief Financial Officer at the 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>Phil Mottershead, Project Development Director at Vital Energi, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re really pleased to be supporting the University\u2019s journey to a net zero future. This project provides a large step towards full heat decarbonisation at the Walsall campus, with the inclusion of Solar PV and energy conservation measures meaning that year on year energy cost savings will also be delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The project was made possible thanks to funding from the Phase 3c of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme totalling \u00a38.6m, which is delivered by Salix Finance on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.<\/p>\n<p>Director of public sector decarbonisation at Salix Ian Rodger said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Salix every day we\u2019re driven to helping organisations reduce carbon emissions and introduce more energy efficiency measures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the face of climate change we have no time to waste. We\u2019re pleased to support the University of Wolverhampton in the journey to net zero and look forward to seeing the progress made thanks to the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The project will be delivered by March 2026.<\/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\/lu1njh42\/lp2_8293.jpg?center=0.54959631626960248,0.57841459436918619&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133915076103700000\" alt=\"LP2 8293\"><\/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=\"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\/gqghpkpg\/lp2_8345.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133915073569430000\" alt=\"LP2 8345\"><\/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=\"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\/o0sjs4w1\/lp2_8277.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133915073775270000\" alt=\"LP2 8277\"><\/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>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff University of Wolverhampton unveils major decarbonisation project Heat pumps, solar PV, and a heat network are just some of the technologies being introduced at the University of Wolverhampton as part of an \u00a311m project to accelerate their journey to net zero. 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