Model your project savings and peak-demand reduction
Calculate ROISolar Solutions for Universities & Campuses
Lower peak demand charges, integrate with your BMS, and monitor every building from a single dashboard. Purpose-built for multi-building educational campuses.
Typical University System
500 kWp for mid-sized campus
Per bill
Savings modelled
30-min
MD interval tracked
MD Shaving
Reduce Peak Demand
Campus Energy Challenges
Universities face unique energy challenges that require enterprise-grade solutions. Here is what campus facility managers deal with daily.
Peak Demand (MD) Charges
Maximum demand charges are a large share of total electricity costs for campuses with variable loads
Bill-based
MD charge per kW, from your TNB bill
Multi-Building Complexity
Managing energy across lecture halls, labs, hostels, and admin buildings with different usage patterns
10-50
buildings typical
Air Conditioning Load
HVAC during peak class hours (8am-5pm) creates predictable but expensive demand spikes
Significant
share of energy usage (varies by campus)
24/7 IT Infrastructure
Data centers, servers, and WiFi infrastructure require constant power regardless of occupancy
24/7
continuous load
MD Shaving Solutions
Maximum Demand (MD) charges are a large share of campus electricity costs. Our solar + storage solutions specifically target peak demand reduction.
How MD Charges Work
TNB measures your peak power draw (kW) in any 30-minute window during the billing period. This single highest reading determines your MD charge for the entire month.
Solar Peak Generation
Solar production peaks during daytime hours when campus demand is highest, naturally reducing grid draw
Battery Peak Shaving
Store solar energy and discharge during peak demand periods to flatten consumption curves
Predictive Load Management
Load forecasting aligns battery dispatch with class schedules and campus events
Real-time MD Alerts
Get instant notifications when approaching MD thresholds to trigger demand response strategies
BMS Integration
Seamlessly connect solar generation with your existing Building Management System for intelligent campus-wide energy optimization
Seamless BMS Integration
Inverter monitoring and Modbus data export for your BMS integrator to connect; integrations with BMS platforms such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell and Siemens are third-party work
Automated Load Shedding
Automatically reduce non-critical loads when solar generation drops or demand approaches limits
Campus-Wide Orchestration
Coordinate energy flow between buildings, optimizing the entire campus as a single energy ecosystem
IoT Sensor Network
Deploy smart sensors for occupancy, temperature, and power monitoring across all facilities
Compatible with common BMS platforms
614 kW
Total Generation
614 kW
Grid Offset
1,245 kW
Current Demand
Multi-Meter Dashboard
Monitor every building, every meter, every faculty from a single unified dashboard. Track energy production, consumption, and costs in real-time.
Real-Time Energy Flow
Visualize power generation and consumption across every building in real-time
Faculty-Level Billing
Track energy usage per department or faculty for internal cost allocation
Historical Analytics
Compare performance across semesters, identify trends, and optimize operations
Automated Reporting
Generate monthly reports for management, sustainability committees, and compliance
How a Campus Engineering Review Works
What we need from your facilities team, and what the review produces
Campus Engineering Review
What we need from you
No client results are shown here — your figures come from your own bills.
12 months
TNB bills (min 6)
Roof plans
Per building
SLD
Single-line diagram
Meter photos
Each supply point
We read maximum demand and load shape from your own bills and interval data
Each building's roof is assessed for usable area and shading
System size, price and payback are worked out per project
BMS integration is scoped against your existing system
A booking of 20% of the system price, capped at RM20,000, credited in full, locks in your slot and engineering review
Benefits for Educational Institutions
Beyond electricity savings, solar transforms your campus into a showcase for sustainability
Lower MD Charges
Solar plus battery storage targets the demand peaks that set your MD charge, modelled from your own bills
Green Campus Certification
Support for MyHIJAU, UI GreenMetric ranking, and corporate sustainability reporting requirements
Living Laboratory
Transform your solar installation into an educational resource for engineering and sustainability courses
Operating Cost Control
Predictable energy costs with 30-year panel performance warranties and minimal maintenance
Carbon Neutrality Path
Measurable progress toward Net Zero campus goals with tracked carbon reductions
Energy Security
Reduce dependency on grid power and protect against tariff increases and supply disruptions
Recommended System Sizes
Choose the right solution based on your campus size and energy requirements
Community College
1-5 Buildings
- Basic monitoring
- Single-meter setup
- Standard warranty
Private University
5-15 Buildings
- Multi-meter dashboard
- BMS integration
- MD shaving
- Faculty billing
Research University
15+ Buildings
- Enterprise monitoring
- Full BMS integration
- Battery storage
- Microgrid capable
- Ownership or hire purchase
Campus Solar Implementation Process
A structured approach to minimize campus disruption while maximizing ROI
Campus Energy Audit
Comprehensive analysis of consumption patterns, MD profile, BMS infrastructure, and rooftop capacity across all buildings
System Design & ROI Modeling
Custom system design optimized for MD reduction, with detailed financial projections and carbon offset calculations
Procurement & Approvals
TNB approval, SEDA registration, and coordination with university procurement for LPO/tender process
Phased Installation
Building-by-building installation during semester breaks to minimize campus disruption
BMS Integration & Commissioning
System integration with existing BMS, dashboard deployment, staff training, and go-live
Get a Custom Solar Proposal for Your Campus
Tell us about your business and we'll design a solar system that matches your energy needs and budget.
- Sizing from your 12 months of TNB bills and shift pattern
- Roof, switchboard and single-line diagram reviewed by our engineers
- Available incentives (GITA for solar, subject to MGTC verification) and Solar ATAP eligibility checked for your premises
- SEDA-registered PV Service Provider (RPVSP-2026/373) · SSM 201301044881 (1074704-D)
Prefer to talk first? Message our commercial team on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp UsReady to Transform Your Campus Energy Profile?
Schedule an enterprise consultation to discuss your campus energy challenges and receive a customized MD reduction proposal
For university facility managers: