Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, through the General Administration of Technical Affairs, has achieved significant progress in rationalizing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency. This comes after implementing a series of development projects that have contributed to saving more than 196 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually, along with a substantial reduction in carbon emissions.

     These advanced results were achieved through projects focused on rehabilitating university facilities and improving consumption efficiency across multiple phases. The total savings across several project stages exceeded 163 million kWh annually, in addition to approximately 33 million kWh generated from a solar energy project.

     The first phase alone recorded savings exceeding 73 million kWh, followed by the second phase with approximately 44.9 million kWh, then the third phase with 43.3 million kWh, while the sixth phase contributed 2.2 million kWh.

     On the environmental level, the University's initiatives have reduced carbon emissions by more than 94,000 metric tons annually. This reduction is distributed across phases as follows: 33,244 tons in the first phase, 23,259 tons in the second phase, 18,037 tons in the third phase, and 1,259 tons in the sixth phase, in addition to 19,000 metric tons from the solar energy project.

     In parallel, this environmental impact is equivalent to saving hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil equivalent and planting more than 1.5 million seedlings annually, reinforcing the University's role in reducing its carbon footprint and supporting environmental sustainability.

    The University's renewable energy projects included the implementation of a solar power plant serving 37 buildings, with a production capacity of 19,000 kilowatts. This project achieves annual savings of nearly 33 million kWh, supporting the transition toward clean energy sources.

   The University adopted a range of modern technologies in its projects, including energy-efficient LED lighting systems, smart control systems, and improvements to the efficiency of air handling units (AHUs) and variable air volume systems (VAVs), contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.

    Continuing this progress, the University also implemented a rehabilitation project for its facilities in Huraymila Governorate as part of the fifth phase, covering 19 buildings. This project achieved annual savings of 7 million kWh through integrated solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency, including lighting, cooling, pumping, ventilation, and central control systems.

    This achievement reflects the University's commitment to its developmental role by adopting high-quality initiatives that contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, while enhancing resource efficiency and sustainability.