AIT Electricity usage

AIT Commitment for Energy Conservation

The Asian Institute of Technology is dedicated to transforming into a “Botanical Garden Net Zero Campus by 2030.” In pursuit of this ambitious goal, AIT has established precise policy guidelines for ENERGY CONSERVATION. These guidelines place a premium on the promotion of energy-efficient architecture and the conscientious use of resources to optimize benefits while upholding environmental integrity. Furthermore, the institute emphasizes the integration of green spaces in and around each building, striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to complete reliance on renewable energy sources. This approach also aims to enhance productivity by fostering the adoption of efficient building standards.

Energy Policy Statement:

The AIT is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by reducing its energy use and switching to clean and renewable energy supplies.

Energy Goals:

Goal 1: To reduce the (non-residential) AIT’s electricity use by 15% in 2026 compared to 2022

1. Through electricity consumption (reduction) in air conditioning.
2. Through electricity consumption (reduction) in lighting.
3. Through electricity consumption (reduction) in plug loads.
4. Through electricity consumption (reduction) in others.
5. Through identifying the monthly energy consumption for each building or part building by the installation of appropriate metering and developing the existing energy monitoring and by publishing clear targets for energy consumption and to report progress on the previous year.
 
Goal 2: To increase local renewable electricity generation (and possible storage) to 15% by 2026 from 2022
1. Through electricity generation by solar.
2. Through electricity/heat generation by bio resources.
3. Through electricity generation by others.
4. Through carbon offset.
 
Goal 3: To reduce fossil-fuel consumption by 15% by 2026 compared to 2022
1. Through the use of blended and biofuels and alternate resources to replace fossil fuels on campus.
2. Through improved efficiency in vehicles and stoves.
 
Goal 4: To reduce the overall energy expenses by 12% by 2026 compared to 2021
1. Through technical measures:
1.1. Renewable power generation.
1.2. Efficient chiller plant upgradation and operation.
1.3. Upgrading to energy efficient lighting.
2. Through incorporating energy efficient design to all new buildings, refurbishments and equipment utilising sustainable products.
3. Through keeping the heat out of buildings by incorporating high performance facades, windows, and insulation.
4. Through reduction in fossil-fuel consumption on the campus.
5. Through behavioral changes (with incentives).
 
Goal 5: To be carbon neutral by 2030
1. Through the measures undertaken in the Goals 1, 2 and 3.
2. Revising Goals 1, 2, and 3 in 2026 for another 5 year period, and so on.

Electricity Consumption

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is responsible for providing electricity to the entire campus. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the campus has managed to achieve a 10% decrease in electricity consumption compared to the pre-COVID year of 2018 and the post-COVID year of 2022, thanks to the implementation of various energy conservation measures.

In line with the goal of reducing AIT’s non-residential electricity usage by 15% in 2026, as part of its commitment to becoming a Botanical Garden NET ZERO Campus by 2030, AIT has launched a Solar rooftop project, aiming to generate 1.5 MW of power. This project is set to be completed by mid-2024. For more detailed information on AIT’s solar power initiatives, please click here

YearPower consumption from PEA in kWhPercentge of VarianceRemarksPower consumption to PEA Thai BahtPercentge of Variance in kWh
201811,334,000  41,816,443 
201911,060,280-2.42% 41,056,705-1.82%
202010,110,360-8.59%Covid-1937,115,298-9.60%
20219,354,600-7.48%Covid-1934,353,343-7.44%
202210,312,32110.24%Post Covid, normal opertaions43,609,05626.94%
202310,809,7204.82% 52,374,33320.10%
202410,564,320-2.27% 45,016,960-14.05%

Low Carbon Energy Tracking / Solar Power on Campus

Solar PV on campus2021202220232024
Library62,987.1063,984.9065,194.2064,845.60
Energy13,244.4213,082.0416,063.8316,534.97
Campus rooftop   469,847.60
Solar AFE    
Total kWh76,231.5277,066.9481,258.03551,228.17
Year/ unitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulyAugSeptOctNovDecAnnual
2018 / Kw-h856,680830,7601,029,480993,0001,024,920979,200937,200981,720976,560998,640938,640787,20011,334,000
2019 / Kw-h808,320905,0401,073,4001,092,4801,062,480935,160902,040913,920879,600950,280845,760691,80011,060,280
2020 / Kw-h851,040824,160949,200816,600884,520813,000849,480892,080875,760809,280828,000717,24010,110,360
2021 / Kw-h672,480747,480983,040856,560878,160849,600789,480753,600727,920763,320731,640646,3209,354,600
2022 / Kw-h646,320714,840927,600885,720915,840917,160890,400928,320927,960874,320893,641720,72010,242,841
2023 / Kw-h767,760825,3601,002,4801,034,0401,025,760901,680881,520961,560933,240874,320893,641720,72010,822,081
2024 / Kw-h792,720890,0401,055,0401,097,0401,035,600936,600879,840883,680903,840801,840741,000547,08010,564,320
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulyAugSeptOctNovDecAnnual
2018 / Baht3,164,3273,068,5963,802,5323,667,8003,785,6913,616,8323,461,7133,626,1393,607,0823,688,6303,441,1192,885,98341,816,443
2019 / Baht3,000,5943,359,5923,984,4984,055,3173,943,9663,471,3893,348,4573,392,5523,265,1663,527,5103,139,5612,568,10441,056,705
2020 / Baht3,159,1593,059,3883,523,5032,940,3873,184,9252,820,5283,153,3693,311,4883,243,1352,996,9703,066,2872,656,16137,115,298
2021 / Baht2,304,3902,745,0203,609,9773,145,5533,148,4283,119,9962,899,2412,767,4922,673,1972,803,1832,686,8572,373,56934,353,343
2022 / Baht2,373,5692,752,9803,572,2583,410,9903,756,0863,761,4993,651,7593,807,2654,487,5264,228,1474,321,5703,485,40743,609,056
2023 / Baht4,218,0144,534,4395,507,4455,680,8194,935,5274,338,8364,241,8354,626,9534,248,0383,721,8323,372,9412,947,65552,374,333
2024 / Baht3,377,9933,792,6584,495,6984,674,6544,412,8673,991,0433,749,1983,765,5593,851,4583,416,8523,157,6222,331,35845,016,960