SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
- ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
- increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
- double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
- enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
- expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support
Activities Undertaken
- Distributing more than 40,000 solar lanterns in the tribal hinterlands of Odisha and giving training on their usage.
- Using renewable infrastructure on campus.
- Installation of an award-winning, steam powered Mega Kitchen.
- Using grid-connected solar panels to provide electricity requirement of the institution.
- Installing and using biogas plants.
- Implementing rainwater harvesting to collect, filter and re-use rainwater
- Using solar water roof-top heaters to heat water for use in the university.
- Sewage treatment plants to treat waste for toxicity before disposal.
- With the School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science, and Technology, KISS-DU supports research and seminars on using sustainable energy and lower carbon emissions.
