Sustainable Development Goals 7 seeks to guarantee that everyone has access to modern, affordable, dependable, and sustainable energy. In terms of expanding access to electricity and enhancing energy efficiency, the world is making good strides. Millions of people worldwide still do not have this kind of access, though, and efforts to make clean cooking fuels and technology more widely available are moving too slowly.

Through focused capacity development, the target set below aims to increase the knowledge of the sustainable energy sector and promote the optimal use of natural resources. Our solar-powered training program offers top-notch on-the-job training to young people and to aspiring energy planners. Our study is also identifying integrated strategies to enhance energy efficiency and resource recycling by investigating overlapping natural resource use, which will make contemporary energy production more economical and clean.

Energy Swaraj Ashram: Solar Incubation Center

In a significant step towards promoting renewable energy, Marwadi University inaugurated the Energy Swaraj Ashram, a first-of-its-kind solar incubation center in the Saurashtra region. This center was inaugurated by Dr. Chetan Singh Solanki, known as the ‘Solar Man of India’. The Ashram aims to empower entrepreneurs and innovators in the sustainable and green energy sector by providing facilities for advanced research and development, prototyping, and analytics in solar energy. It serves as a gateway for students to enter regional entrepreneurship in the solar energy domain.

Marwadi University Innovation and Incubation Research (MUIIR) Center

Marwadi Universities commitment to fostering innovation is evident through its Marwadi University Innovation and Incubation Research (MUIIR) Center. The center has signed strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Energy Swaraj Ashram, IPR Cell, and T-Hub to support entrepreneurs focusing on sustainable development, energy conservation, artificial intelligence, big-data analytics, electric vehicle technology, and Industry 4.0. MUIIR supports over 32 startups across various disciplines and has facilitated the raising of more than INR 50 lakhs in funding.

Sustainable Campus Initiatives

Marwadi University has been recognized as a ‘One District One Green Champion’ by the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE) for its sustainability efforts. The university has implemented several eco-friendly initiatives, including:

2. Health-Related Campus Initiatives

• We Offer healthy eating options in university cafeterias and dining facilities, ensuring that students have access to nutritious, balanced meals.
• Promote physical activity through fitness programs, gym facilities, outdoor activities, and sports clubs, encouraging students to maintain active lifestyles.
• Ensure that the campus environment is safe and accessible for all students, including those with disabilities, supporting inclusivity in health-related activities.

1. 650 kW Solar Rooftop Plant: To harness solar energy and reduce dependence on non-renewable sources.

2. In-house Water Purification and Harvesting Systems: To ensure sustainable water management on campus.

3. Low-Cost Homes Project: Focusing on renewable energy and sustainable architecture to promote eco-friendly living solutions

Other initiative

• Marwadi university is dedicated to adhering to India’s current energy efficiency regulations when renovating and developing new structures. The goal of the policy for energy efficiency standards for new construction has been to lower carbon emissions, maximize electricity utilization and minimize waste, employ energy-efficient fixtures, and lower operating costs.
• Relevant solutions include smart classrooms, the use of LED lights, use of censored lights, the use of local building materials, natural ventilation, lighting, and laterite stone for construction, as well as structures built to limit heat absorption and regulate temperature.
• To enhance the energy efficiency, 650Kw solar panels is installed in the campus, which generate 2800 to 3000 units of electricity every day.
• Solar street lights are installed in the university
• EV charging station
• Marwadi University has taken several step to prevent the electricity from leakage as well as monitor the unnecessary use of AC, light, fan in different buildings.
• Carbon Reduction and Emission Reduction Process like plantation drives throughout the year inside the campus aswell as in nearby localities. Various other process that helps in reduction ofcarbon are Eco-Friendly Transportation, Bicycle Usage, Electric Vehicles
• Energy swaraj club activities

These initiatives reflect MarwadiUniversity dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental sustainability.