A new green energy centre will be built on the campus of a Birmingham university after it was awarded £35.5 million in grant funding to support the project.
Aston University has secured the capital from the government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and will now work towards its own net-zero emissions targets.
The green energy centre will be created in a newly acquired building, in Woodcock Street, which will eventually be home to its business school and healthcare and business hubs.
The centre will be powered by sustainable technologies and serve as a living lab, supporting research and education in sustainable technologies.
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Furthermore, the project includes the decommissioning of gas boilers currently used in the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) and the Aston Day Hospital buildings.
Other planned work includes energy efficiency projects in several other buildings across the city centre campus.
Vice-chancellor Aleks Subic said: "The ambitious Aston University 2030 sustainability strategy is being realised by establishing the new green energy centre that will enable the university to reach net zero carbon by 2028, two years ahead of our plan.
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"This transformational initiative demonstrates in action a model for how universities can drive environmental innovation while creating spaces where people and ideas flourish.
"Every breath we take will be cleaner, every space on our campus healthier for the Aston team, students, partners, and community."
The 海角视频 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme is run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by green finance specialist Salix.
Its director of public sector decarbonisation Ian Rodger added: "We look forward to working with Aston University and supporting it to deliver its net zero carbon emission strategy.
"We have no time to waste when addressing climate change and, at Aston, we can see the vision to create not only a healthier environment in which to work and study but a campus that is well set up for the future."