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Rooftop renewables plan for Scotland’s oldest (and sunniest) university

The sunniest university in Scotland is considering a major project to fit its rooftops with solar panels in a bid to cut carbon and cash and reinvest savings in an ambitious bid to be net zero by 2035.

Date
17 September 2024
Category
Sustainability

New research could lead to less expensive solar panels

Fibres make plastic solar cells efficient

Date
17 December 2013
Category
Research

St Andrews Medical School secures top green rating

New building awarded "Excellent" sustainability rating.

Date
12 August 2009
Category
Awards

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