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Description
We operate in the HORECA industry, running the Western Camp resort in the south of Poland in the historic Valley of the Carp. In addition to a variety of accommodation infrastructure, there are restaurants and sports equipment rentals, creating a unique recreation package, mainly used by customers of the neighbouring Energylandia – one of Europe’s largest amusement parks. Our goal is to develop ecological regional tourism based on the use of an attractive location in the valley of picturesque water reservoirs. There is a fish pond in the resort, which we plan to use to expand our offer with environmentally friendly tourism services on the water, which use houseboats, a floating pool and a restaurant. At the same time, we made sure that the development of part of the pond surface did not affect the well-being of fish living in it and the underwater vegetation. Moreover, the installation of devices producing energy from renewable sources, i.e. photovoltaic panels and heat pumps using pond heat energy, CO2 emissions will be reduced by approx. 56 tons per year, and electricity consumption - by 0.13 GWh, which will minimize the impact of our project on the environment.
Under the project we will purchase construction works needed to develop the pond and the facilities with equipment: houseboats, a restaurant, a swimming pool with pond heating technology and a kiosk for automatic customer service. An R&D unit will carry out works for us aimed at developing smarthouseboats management technology (software that controls energy supply and ionization in rooms). The project partner from Norway, KRIS TREKUNST KRZYSZTOF KREZELOK, will design furniture for all the facilities, adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
Summary of project results
The project concerned the expansion of an ecological hotel resort on the water, located in the Oświęcim district in the Carp Valley. The facility consists of ecological floating units: houseboats, a swimming pool and a restaurant.
The challenge was:
- foundation of objects using the floating technique;
- installation of photovoltaic installations on floating objects;
- use of technology for heating pool water with the heat of pond water;
- development of heat and ozonation control technologies in facilities.
Task 1 Cooperation with a partner from Norway – the partner prepared conceptual designs, selection of the recommended production method and preparation of detailed product specifications, including detailed guidelines regarding the shape, size, appearance and functionality of the products.
Task 2 Preparation and development of the area for houseboats, a floating restaurant and a floating swimming pool - the area was prepared and developed for the purposes of the project. The earthworks involved the removal of islands, hydraulic works and electricity.
Task 3 Purchase of innovative houseboats, a floating restaurant and a floating swimming pool -
Beneficiary purchased 24 innovative houseboats, equipment for houseboats, installation of air conditioning solutions, photovoltaics, floating restaurant, kitchen equipment, restaurant equipment, installation of air conditioning for a floating restaurant, floating piers for the restaurant, installation of telecommunications equipment related to the access and monitoring system, an innovative floating pool heated by the heat of the pond.
Task 4 Automatic customer service process - Beneficiary purchased a robotic reception desk and system for BEMS energy management and consumption registration.
Task 5 Cooperation with a research unit – service was performed regarding the measurement of some facilities to collect data, analyse it and develop guidelines for the development of algorithms and devices that will allow for optimal energy consumption in relation to whether the facility is registered or not.
Outputs:
2 solution technology solutions were implemented in the enterprise as a result of the project: smart-houseboat management technology; floating technology;
2 solutions were implemented in the enterprise as a result of the project: automatic customer service process from the houseboat; water heating technology in a warm heating system obtained from fishpond water;
2 products (services) implemented: hotel service in houseboats; recreational service using a floating swimming pool and floating restaurants;
Implemented 1 innovative method introduced to the market: smart-houseboat management technology;
1 solution implemented on the market:
- water heating technology in a warm heating system obtained from fishpond water
1 innovative product (product or service) was implemented in the enterprise as a result of the project: software controlling thermal energy and devices and ionization in a houseboat.
The implementation of the results of research and development work and other innovative solutions into the company''s practice contributes to the creation of an innovation ecosystem in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Enterprises that conduct innovative activities often act as catalysts for other companies and institutions in the region. By creating partnerships, research and development cooperation and knowledge transfer, such enterprises can support the creation of a rich innovation ecosystem that favors the exchange of ideas and the generation of new solutions. The beneficiary established cooperation with the AGH University of Science and Technology (the most important technical university in Małopolska). It is estimated that there is potential for further cooperation, also in the field of energy, recycling and circular economy.
Contractors/suppliers/service providers in the project largely came from the local market and thus the project contributed to the development of local resources. The beneficiary is strongly rooted in the local economy, which is typical of enterprises in Małopolska. The beneficiary used local resources as part of the project, such as research infrastructure, suppliers and business partners. As a result, the Beneficiary''s development contributes to the increase in the value of the above-mentioned local resources and to their further development.
Summary of bilateral results
Project benefited from having a donor project partner. The partner''s main contribution was the preparation of a detailed product specification adapted to the needs of people with disabilities, containing detailed guidelines on the shape, size, appearance and functionality of the products.Results: the partner completed the following stages:– analysis of indications resulting from the first phase of the design process, i.e. analysis of existing solutions;– deepening and updating the analysis of the needs of the customer group;– developing, together with the Applicant''s representatives, detailed requirements for the projects and their impact on the development of the offer;– development of complete guidelines for the design brief for product designs– development of design specifications and design projects;– preparation of conceptual designs, selection of the recommended production method and preparation of detailed product specifications, including detailed guidelines regarding the shape, size, appearance and functionality of the products;– final design – prototypes;– participation in tests.The cooperation ran smoothly, all elements planned in the funding application were completed. Electronic communication tools were used.Further plans - currently, the Beneficiary has no further plans to continue cooperation but does not rule out such cooperation in the future.