In alignment with GUtech’s commitment to sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy and SDG 13: Climate Action), this plan outlines the university’s initiative to upgrade its existing buildings to achieve higher energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across its campus in Halban, Oman.
GUtech has established an Energy Efficiency Upgrade Plan to enhance the sustainability of its existing buildings. The plan focuses on LED lighting retrofits, HVAC optimization through Siemens digital solutions, and the installation of occupancy sensors and smart energy management systems. Implementation is scheduled to start in 2025 across academic and administrative buildings. The initiative aligns with GUtech’s sustainability strategy and aims to achieve a 20% reduction in electricity consumption by 2026.
Planned Upgrades and Collaborations
- Siemens Partnership for Energy Optimization
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between GUtech and Siemens Company to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across the campus.
The partnership focuses on implementing cutting-edge HVAC retrofits, digital energy monitoring, and smart control systems to optimize energy use.
Through these upgrades, GUtech targets up to 36% annual energy savings and an estimated reduction of 642 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
Siemens Highlights Energy Efficiency at GUtech for OSW 2025 as the University is Upgrading Existing Buildings to Higher Efficiency Standards
- SolarWadi Collaboration for Renewable Energy Integration
In collaboration with SolarWadi, GUtech is advancing renewable energy use by developing a 2.2 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant on campus.
This initiative will supply clean electricity directly to GUtech’s facilities, offsetting grid energy demand and supporting long-term energy efficiency goals.
