Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Upgrade Buildings to Higher Efficiency
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MNU moves to energy-efficient LED lighting across its faculties and offices

The Maldives National University (MNU) has switched to long-life, energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the University, as part of the Facilities Department’s maintenance programme for all faculties and administrative offices.

The change has substantially reduced the University’s overall energy consumption and carbon footprint. It has also lowered electricity bills and maintenance costs, because LED bulbs need replacing far less often.

 

  1. MNU Sustanability Action Plan 

 

Keeping Dhanaal student accommodation safe, functional and comfortable

The Facilities Department of The Maldives National University (MNU) provides a full maintenance service for Dhanaal, the University’s student accommodation.

Students can report problems in their rooms, such as faulty lighting, ceiling fans that have stopped working, or damaged wardrobes and study tables. The Dhanaal administrative team passes each report to the Facilities Department, whose maintenance team attends as quickly as possible.

The team also handles toilet repairs, plumbing and washing machine faults, and maintains the sinks, refrigerators and other appliances in the shared student kitchen. This gives residents reliable access to lighting, ventilation, sanitation and kitchen facilities.

Looking ahead, the University plans to install air conditioning in all classrooms across the campus to provide a more comfortable learning environment in the Maldives’ hot climate.

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