It is said the GTIIT south campus corridor finally got its “hat” on?

Yes—a magical “four in one” canopy has been added. It not only shelters from wind and rain, creates landscape, and provides nighttime lighting, but also captures sunlight, transforming it into green energy.

Recently, Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT) South Campus solar corridor project has officially completed.

2500 square meters black photovoltaic panels now blanket the canopy connecting the teaching, living and sports areas, transforming sunlight into sustainable usable green electricity, embarking on a efficient energy conversion journey.

Efficient power generation delivers clean energy

This photovoltaic power generation system boasts an installed capacity of approximately 550 kWp, converting 22% of solar energy electricity with first-year power degradation less than 1.5%. It is projected to generate an average of approximately 500,000 kWh of electricity annually. Annual CO? reduction of approximately 290 tons—equivalent to planting 16,000 trees.

Superior quality ensuring long-term operation

The project employs LONGi Hi-MOX series all-black modules, featuring a new all-black appearance with industry-leading conversion efficiency. The modules provide stable and reliable power generation, including a 25-year material warranty and a 30-year linear power guarantee.

Smart consumption empowering a green campus

The photovoltaic power station will be self-consumed with surplus electricity fed into the grid. Generated electricity prioritizes meeting GTIIT’s campus needs, with excess fed into the public grid, achieving cascade utilization and value extension of clean energy while setting an exemplary model in energy conservation, carbon reduction and green campus development.

Beyond harnessing photovoltaic power for energy savings and emission reduction, GTIIT also advances its “green campus” vision through sponge campus construction. GTIIT North Campus has obtained the highest level of national green building - a three-star green building. As a "sponge campus", 65.4% of the ground area in the campus is permeable pavement. Meanwhile, a large rain garden of 8,299㎡ is set up in the South Campus. The rainwater storage tank on campus collects, processes and purifies rainwater and then uses it for greening watering, road sprinkling, garage floor cleaning, and water feature replenishment. It can save up to 592.49 tons of water per day.

Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), China will enter a new stage where green production and lifestyle patterns are basically established, carbon peaking goals are achieved on schedule, and a clean, low-carbon, secure, and efficient new-type energy system is initially built. GTIIT's corridor and sponge campus initiatives represent a vivid microcosm of this grand vision within a university setting—reducing carbon emissions campus by campus and allowing the seeds of sustainable development to take root and flourish.

Let’s uphold green principles 

and build a low-carbon campus together!

Text: GTIIT News & Public Affairs, GTIIT Campus Construction

Photos: GTIIT News & Public Affairs