UTech, Jamaica 2016-17 Annual Report

University of Technology, Jamaica ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 Page 46 Excellence Through Knowledge CARIBBEAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND INNOVATION INSTITUTE (CSEII) Cont’d. energy sector – 30 June 2016. A total of 29 participants, representing government, the energy and renewable/alternative energy sectors, primary education level and academia were in attendance. b. CSEII also spearheaded a training workshop targeting professionals in the Jamaican Renewable Energy Sector – 23 September 2016. There were 26 participants inclusive of UTech, Jamaica student entrepreneurs, teachers from the secondary level, government and the SMS sector. c. An action research workshop for 18 participants was organized by the CSEII for UTechJamaica staff – 23 November 2016. d. A module on energy was also developed and made available on the EU website. Valuable teaching and learning tools prepared by all partners are to be found on the CAP4INNO Platform. The CSEII has received computer hardware which will be used to build the sustainability needed for energy innovation. Faculty from Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) is working with the CSEII to offer the action research component of the research methodology module in the MSECC. UTech, Jamaica Energy Consumption and Management Energy consumption remained fairly stable with a small decrease of .44 % in kilowatt hour (kWh) consumption. The main strategy for engaging the university community in energy conservation was through carefully designed broadcast messages. These were disseminated through the UTech Ja. Broadcaster platform. Student volunteers were also engaged under the Community Service Programme (CSP) through the Energy Monitoring and Auditing team (EMAT). Awareness was heightened through face-to-face talks and placing energy conservation messages in lecture rooms and offices. JPS/UTech, Jamaica Solar Project (2016/2017) The 100 kW Solar PV plant is the outcome of a 2012 Memorandum of Understanding between UTech, Jamaica and the Jamaica Public Service (JPS). The plant was commissioned July 2014 on the Papine campus and is valued at US$231,342. The project was a first for UTech, Jamaica and the JPS. As of April 2017 the JPS officially transferred full ownership and control of the plant to UTech, Jamaica. Although it is a small system, it has continuously generated power and has been a symbol of positive change and UTech, Ja’s commitment to becoming a green/sustainable university. It has been used for educational site visits by students and staff of secondary and other tertiary institutions. Aerial view of solar panels on FELS Roof -Papine campus