Energy Sustainability at Universities and Its Contribution to SDG 7: A Systematic Literature Review

Salvia, Amanda Lange; Brandli, Luciana Londero

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“…These indicators stimulate the university to conduct the technology transfer from science to production and to use its own developments within the university. The Systematic Literature Review on this issue was carried out in [11] with the definition of the main accents (directions) in the university activities to comply with SDG 7 targets in their functioning and in the creation of new products for industry.…”

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The role of the university in achieving SDGs 4 and 7: a Ukrainian case

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This article deals with the development of the university activities model to ensure the quality of education and technology transfer (SDG 4) and to create a successful background in achieving SDG 7. We conduct an analysis of the literature on the achievement of SDGs through governmental instruments of influence, as well as the creation of effective university model ensuring the education quality and technology transfer. In addition, we demonstrate the role of the government in financing higher education in Ukraine. We also present the evaluation of the popularity of educational programs related to energy efficiency and a “clean” environment in Ukrainian universities after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The indicators of the use of various energy types by Ukraine are assessed, and a comparative analysis of these indicators with the data for EU-28 is performed. Based on the data presented, conclusions are drawn about the need to improve the quality of university training and to activate the university technology transfer. Successful practical approaches that can be of use for different higher education institutions are outlined. A combined model of quality assurance and technology transfer at the university is presented. An algorithm for testing the model and assessing the technological level of readiness for implementation is developed. The presented chain “combined model – model testing algorithm – determination of the technological level of readiness” is also assessed from the point of view of socio-economic impact on the main stakeholders. The use of the combined model lays background for the university’s own sustainable development as a tool for achieving SDGs.

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“…Research on renewable energy and contributions to the second target of SDG 7 happen through investigation of different materials for the energy sector; relation with economic growth and development (Zafar et al 2019); integration of renewable energy sources into power networks and need of tackling technological, social, and financing aspects (Hache and Palle 2019); technologies and innovation (Carbajo and Cabeza 2018); and importance of energy policy and even of rethinking the term renewable energy (Harjanne and Korhonen 2019), just to mention a few. In the systematic review made by Salvia and Brandli (2020), the articles on renewable energy present approaches related to experimental studies, seeking to improve the use of renewable energy sources (e.g., wind, solar, ocean, and thermal energy, biomass and biofuel production, and hydrogen energy systems) or their performance evaluation.…”

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“…Energy efficiency research has varied topics, comprising actions to reduce economic costs, aspects of energy security, energy consumption and energy waste, the amount of primary energy resources used, and the connection with climate change issues. Energy efficiency in buildings is another hot topic, including LEED certification, green buildings, and framework assessment of energy efficiency or energy use as the main studied aspects (Salvia and Brandli 2020).…”

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“…The seventh goal (SDG 7) covers the topic of energy and aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all (United Nations 2019a). Increase in energy demand and also in the need for climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., investment in renewable energy) reinforces the importance of this goal, which is being addressed from the most varied point of views, from contribution of different actors such as universities (Salvia and Brandli 2020) and policy makers (Bruce and Stephenson 2016), to synergies and trade-offs with other sustainability needs (McCollum et al 2017) and requirements for successful implementation (Chirambo 2018;Munro et al 2017;Korkovelos et al 2019).…”

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Energy Research and Its Contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 7

Salvia

2020

Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Energy investigation; Energy studies DefinitionsEnergy research refers to the work or investigation of materials, sources, technologies, and aspects connected to the energy topic, to develop new data and establish facts or new conclusions.Research is an important instrument to seek for advances in sustainability. Studies related to energy merge the most varied aspects of sustainability, being connected to economic growth, climate change, gender equality, educational training, and policy making.

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“…According to Salvia and Brandli (2019), in one way or another universities have been contributing to the targets of SDG 7. Through research, extension, curriculum greening and campus operations, these higher education institutions (HEIs) are acting towards improving access to electricity and clean fuels, increasing the use of renewable energy, promoting energy efficiency, besides seeking to enhance international cooperation, expanding energy infrastructure and upgrading the technology used.…”

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Energy efficiency actions at a Brazilian university and their contribution to sustainable development Goal 7

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse recent actions of energy efficiency implemented by University of Passo Fundo, a higher education institution located in the south of Brazil, and their contributions to Goal 7. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is based on collected energy data and information of energy efficiency actions applied at the university. Findings The paper shows the progress related to the energy practices and discusses opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of applying energy efficiency at universities and its contributions towards sustainable development goal (SDG) 7. Practical implications The findings of this study can inform readers about University of Passo Fundo’s initiatives towards energy efficiency focussed in lightening, photovoltaic solar power generation and free energy market. Readers are able to improve their knowledge with the discussion of internal and external factors related to the initiatives. Originality/value The originality of this paper is connected to the idea of sharing the experiences from University of Passo Fundo, connecting energy efficiency practices at universities to SDG 7 and also exploring opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses of applying these practices in the context of a higher education institution.

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Energy Sustainability at Universities and Its Contribution to SDG 7: A Systematic Literature Review

Cited by 25 publications

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The role of the university in achieving SDGs 4 and 7: a Ukrainian case

The role of the university in achieving SDGs 4 and 7: a Ukrainian case

Energy Research and Its Contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 7

Energy efficiency actions at a Brazilian university and their contribution to sustainable development Goal 7

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