Total energy used
Izmir Institute of Technology provides its energy from a variety of sources, renewable and non-renewable.
For heating purposes in the rather short cold season (December-March), the total fuel oil usage of Izmir Institute of Technology from in the year 2022 was 436280 kg.
The total electricity usage of Izmir Institute of Technology for the year 2022 is 10,215,991 kWh. On the main campus area in Gulbahce electricity is used for lighting, cooling, heating, and laboratory appliances as well as student dormitories. Consumption in summer increases due to hot weather in June to August. The consumption is published online every month. https://yapi.iyte.edu.tr/3075-2
Solar Energy Water Heating System
On roof of indoor swimming pool, there are 180 solar collectors which provide energy for heating the pool water, ground heating and hot tap water supply. In addition, solar panels are also established on the roof of the student dormitories. The total electricity generation is 158 kW in multiple locations of the campus. Total production is 158 x 8 x 365 = 461360 kWh.
The Izmir Institute of Technology (Iztech) provides a free shuttle service on the campus, to the dormitory and Gülbahçe Village. The shuttle takes up to 50 passengers, whereas 27 passengers can be seated. This shuttle service is free of charge for everyone on the campus including staff, students, and visitors. The existing bus stops on the campus are used as hop-on locations. The shuttle bus makes around 18 trips per day. The route of the shuttle service is also extended to the nearest settlement, called Gülbahçe Village, where some of the undergraduate and graduate students reside. Due to the extended schedule, the students can use the shuttle service in the late evening between the central library of IZTECH to the dormitories and village. Besides, public buses run by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality also circulate in the campus and around the village.
Energy sources and their calculated energy content for the year 2022.