Application of Innovative Green Technologies in an Iconic Building and Facilities of the AUA

About this project

<p style="text-align: justify">The <strong>Agricultural University of Athens (AUA)</strong>, a pioneer in rural development and agricultural sciences, with internationally recognized academic and research work, actively participated in the <strong>GR-ENERGY Programme</strong>. The University aimed to highlight its role in promoting <strong>innovation</strong>, <strong>sustainable development</strong>, and <strong>energy efficiency</strong>, while raising awareness among students, academic staff, and visitors regarding modern <strong>Renewable Energy Sources (RES)</strong> and <strong>Energy Saving (ES)</strong> technologies.</p> <p>The interventions focused on two of the most emblematic buildings of the University:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The <strong>Library</strong>, which serves as a central resource for academic knowledge.</p> </li> <li> <p>The <strong>Roussopoulos Building</strong>, which houses lecture halls, classrooms, and laboratories and serves thousands of students.</p> </li> </ul> <p>The objective was to transform these buildings into <strong>high energy-efficiency structures</strong>, serving both operational and educational roles in advancing green technologies and contributing to Greece’s national energy transition goals for 2030.</p> <p><strong>Key Interventions:</strong></p> <p><strong>In the Library Building:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Construction of <strong>solar parking spaces</strong> equipped with photovoltaic systems (10 kWp total capacity), with <strong>charging infrastructure for 10 electric vehicles</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Development of a microgrid</strong>, integrating the solar infrastructure with other RES systems via advanced energy management equipment.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Supply of an electric vehicle</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Replacement of conventional lighting</strong> with high-efficiency <strong>LED luminaires</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>In the Roussopoulos Building:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Installation of a <strong>Building Energy Management System (BEMS)</strong> for optimized monitoring and control.</p> </li> <li> <p>Replacement of the <strong>existing heating system</strong> with a <strong>modern heat pump</strong> and <strong>fan coil units</strong> for both heating and cooling needs.</p> </li> <li> <p>Installation of <strong>energy-efficient LED lighting</strong> throughout the building.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Common Intervention:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Installation of a <strong>smart metering system</strong> to monitor and analyze energy consumption in real-time.</p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">These interventions create a space with strong innovative character</span></span></p>