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Description
The main objective of the project is to reduce the electricity use from conventional energy sources in Cluj-Napoca, using photovoltaic (PV) panels and monitoring system based on forecasting, grid balance, demand side management and optimization systems.
The project is promoted by a partnership between Cluj-Napoca Municipality and Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUCN) and proposes the mounting of photovoltaic systems on 8 public buildings. The 8 buildings are educational establishments (4 high-schools – including a sport hall and accommodation facilities, a university, two food markets and an administrative building of a sport facility). The PV panels will be mounted on the roofs of the buildings. In addition, an interactive living lab infrastructure associated to the PV units will be implemented, in order for the project partner''s students to assimilate and later disseminate the concept of Building Integrated Photovoltaic.
Another object of the project is to promote the project actions and results in order to be replicated in other public and private buildings, both in Cluj and other local communities, involving the Energy Managers for local communities, sharing the lessons learned and sharing experiences.
To involve the students and buildings occupants in the project actions as described, in several educational workshops, is to enhance the behavioral triggering and orientation on EE and RES use.
Expected outcomes of the project include electricity production of 173.343 kWh/year from the PV panels and an estimated reduction of CO2 emissions by 147,34 tonnes/year. Estimated installed capacity of the system is around 220 kW. The project will lead to a savings in electricity of 16,5%.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to reduce electricity consumption from conventional sources.
Following the implementation of the project, photovoltaic panels were installed on the roofs of 8 public buildings.
Expected outcomes of the project include electricity production of 173.343 kWh/year from the PV panels and an estimated reduction of CO2 emissions by 147,34 tonnes/year. Estimated installed capacity of the system is around 220 kW. The project led to a savings in electricity of 16,5%.