The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU), has deployed solar energy to fast-track its sustainability route. The institute has installed a 500 kW solar plant on its campus. The initiative aligns with its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy adoption.

The plant will generate 2,500 units daily, and 7.30 lakh units annually will meet 30% of the institute’s energy needs. It is expected to save Rs 18 lakh per annum. The entity will offset an estimated 543 tons of CO2 annually from the institute’s overall carbon footprint.

The institute also installed 200 solar street light poles on a 3.5 km inner peripheral road. Additionally, they plan to install 100 solar light poles within the campus near the sports complex and other venues. This initiative will reduce consumption by 1.20 lakh units per year, translating to approximately Rs 11 lakh in savings. Furthermore, this effort is projected to reduce an additional 85 tons of CO2 from the institute’s overall carbon footprint every year.

Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “Our vision at IIM Udaipur is rooted in sustainability and responsible growth. The new solar plant and the solar street light poles reinforce our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint. We believe this initiative will inspire the  academic community, and set an example to embrace sustainable practices.”