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Kelteks d.o.o., is a leading European manufacturer of a complete range of high-performance technical fabrics made of carbon, glass fiber or basalt for reinforcing composite materials. It has been operating since 1990, and since 2014, it is majority owned by German Solidian GmbH. Kelteks consume 3,176,994 kWh of electricity per year, leading to high energy costs. The project activity is therefore to install a solar power plant that will reduce electricity consumption from the distribution network by 22%. The Kelteks solar power plant, with an output of 499 kW, will produce 900,684 kWh of electricity per year. The overall objective is to reduce electricity costs by installing capacities for the electricity production from renewable sources, which will contribute to security supply and environmental protection by reducing CO2 emissions by 297.23 tons per year. The direct target groups of the project are employees of the applicant, business entities at the local and national level, students of vocational technical schools, members of technical culture communities. Indirect target groups are regional and local self-government and the interested public. The partner in the project will be the company HANS CLAUSSEN AS from Norway. The partner will carry out information and communication activities to promote the project in Norway. The aim of the Norwegian partner''s activities is to transfer knowledge and experience in usage of renewable energy sources.
Construction of the Kelteks solar power plant contributes to the goal of the Program „Energy and Climate Change“ by increasing the usage of technologies with lower carbon emissions and increased security of energy supply in the Republic of Croatia. The project also contributes to the achievement of mandatory program outcomes and immediate results by achieving the target values of indicators set in the Call.
Summary of project results
The goal of the KELTEKS SOLAR POWER PLANT project was to reduce electricity costs by installing renewable electricity generation capacity, which contributes to security of supply.
The specific objective (purpose) of the project was to reduce the Project Promoter''s electricity costs by installing capacities for the production of electricity from renewable sources, which will contribute to the security of supply and environmental protection by reducing CO2 emissions by 297.23 tons per year. The saved funds will enable further development of the company, modernization of production, new employment and growth of personal incomes of employees. Investment in the construction of a solar power plant solves the problem of energy costs and contributes to increasing the total capacity for the production of electricity from renewable sources, promoting the use of technologies with lower carbon emissions and increasing the security of energy supply in the Republic of Croatia.
TARGET GROUPS: employees of the Project Promoter, partners, business entities at the local and national level, students of vocational technical schools, members of technical culture communities, regional and local self-government units and the interested public.
INDIRECT EFFECTS of the project implementation were manifested in raising awareness in the local community about the advantages of renewable energy and the positive impact on environmental protection by reducing CO2 emissions.
The increase in installed capacities for the production of solar energy has a socio-economic benefit due to the stronger development of the local technological environment through the development of the competences of individuals and the business sector and the expected increased demand for labor. The creation of new jobs will consequently reduce social inequalities. The demand for labor force will direct and encourage the unemployed to requalify and quickly find employment. Employment growth is expected in the sector of solar panel and equipment suppliers, solar power plant installation contractors, manufacturers of metal structures for solar power plants, design offices and solar power plant repairers, which will contribute to an increase in personal income and an increase in the standard of living of employees in the local community.
The project is planned to implement a total of 3 activities, which include: (1) construction of the solar power plant, (ik) information and communication and (up) project management.
1. CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR POWER PLANT contributes to the achievement of Program Outcome 2 "Increased production of energy from renewable sources" and direct result 2.1 "Installed capacities for the use of energy from renewable sources". The Kelteks integrated solar power plant, with a power of 499 kW, is installed on the roof of the production facility. The results of the performed activity:
- QUALITATIVE INDICATORS: After the procedure of procurement of equipment for the solar power plant with construction and installation, the supplier of the power plant was contracted, and after the completion of the works, the Kelteks Solar Power Plant was put into trial operation and then into permanent operation.
- QUANTITATIVE INDICATORS: The roof of the production facility was reconstructed and 1 pilot project of the integrated Kelteks solar power plant with an output power of 499 kW was implemented, which increased the production of energy from renewable sources by 900,684 kWh per year. The installed capacity for solar energy production is 0.9144 MW, which contributes reduced annual CO2 emissions by 297.23 tons. An insurance policy for the solar power plant has been contracted for the project implementation period and for the period after the project completion.
2.INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION contributes to the achievement of the immediate result 2.2 "Enhanced capacities for energy management and promotion from renewable sources". The activity was carried out according to the detailed communication activities and tools listed in the Communication Plan that contribute to the promotion of energy from renewable sources. The activity aimed to disseminate information, raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the Project, and communicate to the interested public and relevant institutions the successful implementation of the Project financed by the EEA Financial Mechanism. The results of the performed activity:
- QUALITIATIVE INDICATORS: The visibility of the Kelteks Solar Power Plant project was increased and the results were disseminated project implementation. The business community and the general public are made aware of the benefits of using energy from renewable sources.
- QUANTITATIVE INDICATORS included digital marketing and PR activities - project web sub-page has been created, a web banner has been created, 3 profiles on social networks have been created - Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, where all relevant information about the project was published. Also, promotional materials were prepared and distributed on project''s events that included 2 press conferences (at the beginning and at the end of the project implementation), 1 conference for the business community and 1 workshop for students of vocational technical schools. Additionally, Kelteks representatives traveled on a study trip to Norway, and representatives of the Norwegian project partner Hans Claussen AS visited Kelteks and attended the final project conference.
3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT contributes to the achievement of immediate result 2.2 "Strengthened capacities for the management and promotion of renewable energy". The project team was composed based on the knowledge and skills required by the proposed project in order to implement it within the planned deadline and ensure the implementation of the set objectives and the efficient use of funds. The results of the performed activity:
- QUALITIATIVE INDICATORS: all Requests for Reimbursement of Funds were approved, and project team members acquired knowledge and skills for the implementation of EU projects. All project costs were verified, and the Solar Power Plant was built in accordance with the Main Project and professional rules. The project was implemented within the planned time period.
-QUANTITATIVE INDICATORS: The grant was fully paid and the final report was approved.
The most important achieved results of the project:
1. one pilot project of an integrated solar power plant with an output power of 499 kW was implemented
2. Installed solar energy production capacity of 0.9144 MW
3. Increased production of energy from renewable sources by 900,684 kWh per year and reduced consumption of electricity obtained from external sources
4. Reduced CO2 emissions by 297.23 tons per year
5. Strengthened capacities for management and promotion of renewable energy sources
6. Held 2 conferences for the media, 1 conference for the local business community and 1 open day for vocational school students
7. Strengthened bilateral cooperation with the donor project partner
8. Study trip of Kelteks representatives to Norway to visit the project partner
9. Visit of the Norwegian partner to Kelteks and attendance at the final conference of the project
10. Created promotional materials for the promotion of the project
Summary of bilateral results
The established bilateral cooperation with the project partner HANS CLAUSSEN AS from Norway contributed to the improvement of business cooperation and opened up new opportunities for further promotion of the use of renewable energy sources. The study trip of Kelteks representatives to Norway contributed to the exchange of experiences and familiarization with examples of good practice in the use of renewable energy sources. The Norwegian partner attended the final project conference in Karlovac and the project owner presented his business to him, which resulted in new business ideas for improving bilateral cooperation. The main challenges and lessons learned were to coordinate the business obligations of the project promoter and the project partner in order to carry out the project activities according to the planned dynamics.