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Modernisation of the system of street lighting in 22 zones, including main road thoroughfares within the city of Burgas project has for main objective to improve the energy efficiency of the street lighting within the city through implementation of measures related to renovation of the lighting infrastructure. Main activities include full replacement of light fittings, renovation of control panels for the lampposts network, installation of 24 solar powered LED luminaires on pedestrian crossings as well as partial modernisation and upgrade of the automated system for management and control of the street lighting on Democratcia boulevard. Norsk Energi – a Norwegian company is a partner under the project with whom Burgas Municipality will cooperate and exchange experience and good practices for the implementation of innovative approach in the field of street lighting energy management. Main expected results are improved street lighting energy efficiency of 22 zones, including main road thoroughfares within the city of Burgas, savings of CO2 emissions up to 1328,66 tCO2/y; energy consumption reduction by 1 123 038 kWh/y; financial saving raising up to 197 048,25 lewa per year, increased quality of life and information of the citizens. The achievement of the main objective will be realised through the implementation of the following specific goals:
- Reduction of energy consumption and dependence on imported energy resources through implementation of measures reducing CO2 emissions and achieving energy and financial savings.
- Improvement of the administrative capacity in the field of energy efficiency and management through exchange of knowledge and experience with the Norwegian partner and Burgas Municipality.
- To raise public awareness of all stakeholders in relation with the energy management and the contribution and impact of the financial aid of the donor partner countries.