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The project is needed for the following reasons. First, to promote innovative technological solutions and implement projects with a strong Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Saving demonstrative nature. Second, to advertise sustainable technologies and familiarize the academic community and local society with these practices. Third, to support environmental protection and improve the building’s energy efficiency. Fourth, to reduce economic and social inequalities. Fifth, to encourage cooperation between EU Member States. Sixth, to disseminate the advantages of applying green technologies to existing energy-intensive buildings.
The project aims to integrate innovative energy technologies in the University’s central building infrastructure and upgrade its Energy Class from D to B+.
The project consists of the following sub-projects. First, the supply and installation of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Saving technologies in the University''s building infrastructure. Second, the installation of smart meters and sensors to support the implementation of the project objectives. Third, scientific support services for the monitoring and completion of the project and training and communication actions for the dissemination of the project results.
The project plans to improve living standards, promote innovation and education, operate living labs, reduce social inequalities and familiarize the academic community and building visitors with sustainable development practices.
The local community is expected to benefit in multiple ways. First, environmental awareness will be raised, and the development of sustainable development will be promoted. Second, the building’s users comfort conditions will be improved. Third, energy consumption will be reduced to meet the building’s operational needs, which in turn will reduce the energy footprint and CO2 emissions. Fourth, inequalities will be reduced. Fifth, bilateral relations between EU Member States will be strengthened.