Self-sustainable electricity model for academic institutions using solar energy

The paper suggests a self-sustainable energy model for academic institutions using solar power. This model is proposed based on a study carried out for Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode. The model results suggest that significant economic and environmental gains are achieved over a sustained period of time. This model can be replicated across other academic institutions that have similar amount of the free roof area. Adoption of this model on a large scale will significantly reduce dependence on non-renewable sources of energy that are both polluting and scarce. This provides an opportunity for industrial restructuring from a grid based model to a self-powered system. The model, if adopted across academic institutions characterized by similar square feet area, large rooftop space, and similar solar insolation available, energy dependence on the central electricity grid can be brought down significantly.