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The general Hospital Zadar is a county hospital of regional importance that annually consumes 5,920,627 kWh of electricity, of which the Hospital Polyclinic consumes 1,561,084 kWh. This project consists of building a solar power plant that will reduce electricity consumption from the electricity distribution network by 19,11%. The solar power plant of the General Hospital Zadar, with an output of 220 kW and installed capacity of 0.23 MW, will produce 279.063 kWh of electricity per year. The power plant configuration consists of 4 inverters and 610 photovoltage panels with a total solar panel area of 1,111 m2.
The project objective is therefore to reduce electricity cost of the General Hospital Zadar by installing capacities for the electricity production from renewable sources, which will contribute to security supply and environmental protection in reducing CO2 emissions by 65,3 tons per year. The direct target groups are hospital employees and users of hospital services, and the indirect groups are local and regional self-governments and the overall health system.
The solar power plant construction contributes to the goal of the Programme „Energy and Climate Change“ by increasing usage of technologies with lower carbon emissions and increased security of energy supply in the Republic of Croatia. The solar power plants benefits not only to the hospital itself but to a wider community. It will be an example and incentive for local and national, health and public institutions to use renewable energy sources. By implementing the planned communication activities, General Hospital Zadar will continuously inform its employees, hospital services users and local business community about the benefits of using renewable energy sources and environmental protection by reducing CO2 emissions.
Summary of project results
The aim of the Zadar General Hospital Solar Power Plant project was to reduce the electricity costs of the Zadar General Hospital 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 65.3 tons per year. The saved funds will enable further investments in the modernization of hospital equipment and the improvement of health services. The project to build a solar power plant on the roof of the Polyclinic building will reduce electricity consumption from the electricity distribution network by 19.11%. The Zadar General Hospital solar power plant, with an output power of 220 kW and an installed capacity of 0.23 MW, will produce 279,063 kWh of electricity per year.
Indirect effects of the project implementation will be reflected 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 the installed solar energy production capacities of the Zadar General Hospital will have socio-economic benefits due to the stronger development of the local technological environment through the development of individual and business sector competencies and the expected increased demand for labor.
During the implementation of the Zadar General Hospital Solar Power Plant project, the following project activities defined in the Application Form were carried out:
• Project Management - the establishment of the project team was based on the identification of project needs and the selection of team members according to their competencies and experience. The project team consisted of a project manager, a technical and administrative-financial coordinator, and external experts - for EU projects and public procurement.
• Information and Communication - 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 activities 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. Activities included preparation and creation of content for press releases, press materials, content for the hospital''s web sub-site, content for social media profiles, monitoring and evaluation of the availability of information about the project by analyzing the attendance/viewing of posts on the web and social media. Two press conferences were organized, at the beginning and end of the project implementation, as well as public consultations, internal meetings and workshops of project stakeholders. Also, promotional materials were created including brochures, roll-up banners, and web sub-pages.
• Construction of a solar power plant - the activity of building a solar power plant at the Zadar General Hospital will increase the production of energy from renewable sources and the installed capacity for the use of energy from renewable sources. This activity included the implementation of the solar power plant procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, contracting suppliers, construction of the solar power plant, as well as insurance of the solar power plant for a period of 24 months.
1. One pilot project of an integrated solar power plant with an output power of 220 kW was carried out.
2. Installed solar energy production capacity of 0.23 MW.
3. Increased production of energy from renewable sources by 279,063 kWh per year and reduced consumption of electricity obtained from external sources.
4. Reduced CO2 emissions by 65.3 tons annually.
5. Two press conferences and two public consultations were held as well as workshops and internal meetings.
6. Promotional materials were made : brochures, roll-up banners, web sub-page of the project, profiles on social networks (Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram); web banner, promotional video, commemorative plaque, and other promotional materials (solar mobile chargers, Posters, billboards and roll-ups).
Indirect effects will be reflected 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 solar energy production capacities of the Zadar General Hospital will have socio-economic benefits due to the stronger development of the local technological environment through the development 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 will direct and encourage the unemployed to retrain and quickly find employment. Employment growth is expected in the solar panel and equipment supplier sector, solar power plant installation contractors, manufacturers of metal structures for solar power plants, design offices and solar power plant service providers, which will contribute to increasing personal incomes and raising the living standards of employees in the local community.