An-Najah National University : Renewable Energy and Measuring Low-Carbon Energy Use at An-Najah National University

An-Najah National University (ANNU) measures and publicly reports energy consumption and renewable-energy generation across its campuses and facilities. By combining renewable-energy infrastructure, energy-efficiency improvements and institutional monitoring, the University uses its operational performance to guide investment and strengthen climate action.

This approach is supported by the Energy Efficiency Plan 2024–2028, the Greenhouse Gas Emission Management and Reduction Program and the Toward 100% Renewable Energy initiative.

The University distinguishes renewable electricity generated from electricity consumed, ensuring that generation exceeding campus demand is not counted as additional campus consumption.

1. Measured Performance in 2025

The updated Carbon Footprint Report 2025 documents the following annual results:

Indicator	Recorded amount
Reported electricity consumption	1,400,278 kWh
Equivalent electricity consumption	Approximately 5,041 GJ
Renewable-energy generation	4,580,168 kWh
Purchased electricity	0 kWh
Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity	0 tCO₂e

The report confirms reliance on renewable electricity in 2025, with renewable generation exceeding reported campus electricity demand. These figures provide quantitative evidence of the University’s measurement of energy consumption and renewable-energy production.

2. How Low-Carbon Energy Use Is Measured

Under the Energy Efficiency Plan 2024–2028, the Sustainability Office and Energy Unit coordinate energy monitoring with relevant facilities and maintenance teams.

Energy assessment draws on:

Meter readings and facility energy-consumption records.
Renewable-energy generation and operational records.
Available information from the Najah2Twin Smart Campus Dashboard.
Annual energy and carbon reporting.

Consumption and generation are recorded separately to assess changes in campus demand and renewable-system performance. Electricity consumption is expressed in kilowatt-hours and converted to gigajoules for reporting, using 1 kWh = 0.0036 GJ. Accordingly, 1,400,278 kWh is approximately 5,041 GJ.

Annual review connects these measurements with maintenance priorities, operational improvements and renewable-energy planning.

3. Renewable-Energy Infrastructure and Initiatives

Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Solar photovoltaic installations form a central component of ANNU’s renewable-energy programme. Rooftop and other solar applications serve university buildings and facilities, while demonstration installations connect campus operations with teaching and research.

The inauguration of the University’s first solar power station documents an important milestone in this development. The Toward 100% Renewable Energy initiative provides further context for the University’s renewable-energy approach.

Solar Water Heating

Solar water heating at the Sports Complex swimming pool demonstrates the use of renewable thermal energy to meet building-service needs. Thermal-system output is considered separately from photovoltaic electricity generation, with design estimates distinguished from measured annual performance.

Demonstration and Alternative-Energy Projects

Solar demonstration systems and initiatives involving agricultural residues, animal waste and other potential energy resources provide opportunities for practical learning and technical investigation.

Operational installations, pilot activities and planned projects are distinguished when assessing their contribution to the annual energy balance. Project capacities and estimated production are not substituted for measured annual generation.

Research and technical expertise supporting these activities are available through the University’s energy research resources.

4. Connecting Energy Measurement with Carbon Management

Energy measurements inform ANNU’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Management and Reduction Program.

The Carbon Footprint Report 2025 brings together energy and emissions information, supporting assessment of renewable-electricity supply alongside remaining operational emissions.

Electricity consumption, renewable generation and fuel consumption are reported as distinct categories. This supports transparent assessment of low-carbon electricity use while identifying areas requiring further emissions reduction.

5. Using Measurements to Improve Energy Performance

Through the Energy Efficiency Plan 2024–2028, ANNU uses annual results to guide:

Efficient lighting and equipment improvements.
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning operation.
Preventive maintenance and building-system controls.
Awareness of responsible energy use.
Renewable-energy development and performance assessment.

The plan reports a 10.9% reduction in recorded consumption between 2024 and 2025. Demand reduction and renewable generation are assessed separately so that changes in energy use can be distinguished from changes in clean-energy production.

These activities form part of the University’s wider Affordable and Clean Energy programme and institutional sustainability commitments.

6. Research, Training and International Cooperation

ANNU connects campus energy initiatives with research, technical cooperation and knowledge exchange. Through Med-EcoSuRe, the University has shared experience in energy efficiency in Palestinian higher-education buildings.

Supporting resources include:

These activities strengthen technical capacity and practical learning, complementing the University’s operational energy measurements.

7. Public Reporting and Supporting Evidence

ANNU publishes energy and carbon information through its Sustainability Portal, supporting institutional accountability and access to evidence.

Primary evidence for 2025: Carbon Footprint Report 2025—annual energy consumption, renewable generation and purchased electricity, PDF page 4.

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Renewable Energy and Measuring Low-Carbon Energy Use at An-Najah National University