Archive · 21 Jan 2026
IIT Hyderabad Aims for Net Zero by 2030
IIT Hyderabad is working to reduce its environmental impact and become Net Zero by 2030.
They are installing more solar panels to generate their own electricity.
They are also changing how they cool buildings and manage water to use less energy and be more eco-friendly.
The campus has more trees and birds now, and they are doing things like composting and making biogas to help the environment.
They will check their progress regularly to make sure they meet their goals.
IIT Hyderabad is expanding solar power generation to reach 4.5 megawatts by 2030.
The campus is redesigning cooling and water management systems for sustainability.
Radiant cooling systems and high-efficiency fans are being installed to reduce electricity demand.
Rainwater is being channelled through bio-swales for groundwater recharge and reuse.
Tree plantation drives have increased green cover, with over 60 bird species documented.
- Who
- IIT Hyderabad
- What
- Expanding solar power and redesigning systems for Net Zero emissions by 2030
- When
- Ongoing, with a target year of 2030
- Where
- IIT Hyderabad campus
- Why
- To reduce campus emissions and move towards sustainability
- Institution
- IIT Hyderabad
- Current Solar Power
- 1 megawatt
- Target Solar Power
- 4.5 megawatts
- Target Year
- 2030
- Green Cover
- 60+ bird species documented
- Cooling System
- Radiant cooling with chilled water
- Water Management
- Rainwater channelled through bio-swales