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7.2.1 Energy-efficient renovation and building

Policy ensuring that renovations and new builds follow energy-efficiency standards

Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) has a policy in place to ensure that renovations and new builds follow energy-efficiency standards. The Policy on Carbon Neutrality (Carbon Neutral – Scope 1) by 2050 and Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2065 (SWU Zero Carbon) and Waste Separation within the University (SWU Zero Waste) was announced on 13 December 2024 by the Acting President of Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) and applies across all university areas throughout 2025.

Item 5 of the policy states that “the university shall encourage the renovation of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings in accordance with energy-saving guidelines.” The policy also sets energy-efficiency standards for equipment used in renovations and new buildings: lighting is to be replaced with LED bulbs and air conditioners with energy-saving (Label No. 5) units in all university areas (item 1), and alternative energy sources such as solar cells and floating solar systems are to be promoted (item 4). It also commits the University to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% each year (item 3).

Announcement date

The policy was officially announced on 13 December 2024 (BE 2567), as stated at the end of the document. This date falls within the 2022–2026 period, and the policy remained in effect throughout 2025.


SWU Zero Carbon and Zero Waste policy, page 1

Figure 1. SWU Zero Carbon / SWU Zero Waste policy, page 1.

SWU Zero Carbon and Zero Waste policy, page 2

Figure 2. SWU Zero Carbon / SWU Zero Waste policy, page 2, announced on 13 December 2024 (BE 2567) by the Acting President of Srinakharinwirot University.

Source: Srinakharinwirot University – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RfkRyrs-IJXZ1DNKW3evwUw8CyXDzgLQ/view

Applying the policy in 2025

In 2025 (B.E. 2568), the Central Library procured construction work to upgrade the lighting control system inside its existing building to a smart lighting control system (e-GP project no. 68039090133). The invitation to bid was announced on 17 March 2025 with a reference price of 24,610,000 THB; two bidders submitted proposals and the contract award was announced on 27 May 2025. This renovation of an existing building applies the policy’s energy-saving guidelines by introducing smart control of lighting so that electricity is not wasted in unused spaces.

Figure 3. Central Library announcement of 17 March 2025: invitation to bid for upgrading the smart lighting control system inside the existing Central Library building (reference price 24,610,000 THB).

Source: Thai Government e-Procurement (e-GP) system – https://process5.gprocurement.go.th/egp-template-service/dwnt/view-pdf-file?templateId=84f0445f-618f-412f-9e8b-b986adca5ca2


Through this policy and its application, SWU ensures that building renovations and new construction follow energy-efficiency standards.



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