Rehabilitation and modernization of a system for external artificial lighting of Sofia Municipality

Project facts

Project promoter:
Municipality of Sofia(BG)
Project Number:
BG-ENERGY-0002
Status:
In implementation
Initial project cost:
€387,255
Donor Project Partners:
Greenzone AS(NO)

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Description

The project proposal aims at implementing an energy-efficient reconstruction of the existing SEAL in certain key areas on the territory of Sofia Municipality, using the most cost-effective technically and economically feasible solutions for the practical application of energy-saving measures and improving the efficiency of operating industrial systems including major thoroughfares and boulevardsThe following objectives are expected to be achieved through the rehabilitation and modernization of a system for external artificial lighting of Sofia Municipality: - Improving the quality of street lighting and adapting it to lighting standards; - Improving the energy efficiency of SEAL by reducing the annual cost of electricity; - Automation of the processes of management and monitoring of SEAL within the scope of the project proposal and reduction of maintenance costs; - Use of renewable energy sources for power supply of SEAL; - Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions - equivalent carbon dioxide emissions related to electricity use; - Reducing street crime; - Reduction of accidents; - Creating opportunities for safer traffic for pedestrians and cyclists. The municipal authorities will set an example for good energy management. This will affect all other sectors and gain the people''s approval for resource efficiency and environmentally friendly policies. The reconstruction and modernization of major thoroughfares and boulevards on the territory of Sofia will make it very realistic to achieve long-term economic benefits for the local community and the sector in the region. The aim is to ensure that the measures envisaged in the project provide the parameters of external artificial lighting in accordance with the current standards and lead to real energy savings and prolongation of the life span.

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