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Description
The main objective of the project is to construct a new Small Scale Hydro Power Plant (SSHPP) with a total installed capacity of 0,12 MW in Prahova County, within the city of Busteni. The main activities to be implemented consist in the construction of a new small scale hydro power plant and the acquisition of three micro hydro power plant turbines.
The project is needed in order to contribute to the protection of the environment by reducing pollutant emissions such as: carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides as well as significant amounts of smoke and dust, resulted in the production of energy by creating a new micro hydropower plant that will deliver an amount of 674 MWh/year in the National Energy System and increase the company competitiveness in the marketplace.
The expected outcome of the projects is increased renewable energy production and the expected outputs are increased hydropower installed capacity and increased number of new installations for production of hydropower electricity. The project is also contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions and increased security of supply. CO2 is estimated to reduce annually by 205 tonnes.
The project will be implemented in partnership with the Norwegian company Minihydro Norge As. Minihydro Norge AS is a Norwegian company supplying electromechanical equipment to small and medium sized hydropower plants. The company has already supplied equipment to more than 20 hydropower plants with a total installed capacity of more than 60MW. Given the technical expertise of the company, the partner will be actively involved in the project implementation and will have a very important role in the selection of the equipment for the new hydropower plant, supervision of the construction works and installations, review any risks, test the equipment and the IoT software that will be installed.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address several key challenges. The primary issue was the need to develop and consolidate a sustainable energy business in an emerging economy country. The project sought to capitalize on the available hydropower potential on the eastern slope of the Caraiman mountains in the Bucegi massif. The key response to these challenges was to increase hydro power production by installing new turbines to utilize the full production potential and further develop the business by selling green electricity.
The project involved several activities aimed at increasing the capacity to deliver renewable energy. These activities included the construction of a Small Hydro Power Plant with an installed capacity of 0.12 MW, estimated to produce 674 MWh/year of green energy. Specific activities included the construction of loading basins for supply pipes, building the power plant to house hydropower groups, connecting the micro hydro aggregates to the national energy system, and equipping new turbines with industrial IoT site systems. The project also included detailed design and engineering, acquisition procedures for hardware and software, implementation of construction works, installation of hydropower plant equipment and software, project management, and publicity activities.
The project achieved significant results, including an increased capacity to deliver renewable energy from hydropower sources, producing an estimated 674 MWh annually. This contributes to reducing CO2 emissions by decreasing the reliance on conventional energy sources. The Project Promoter, Hidro Jepi S.A., will benefit from increased revenues and enhanced capacity to deliver green energy with improved security of supply. The project also fosteres international cooperation through a partnership with MiniHydro Norge AS, enhancing bilateral collaboration. The future value creation for the company included increased energy security supply, maintaining the green label and contributing to further CO2 emissions reductions.
Summary of bilateral results
The collaboration between Hidro Jepi S.A. and the Norwegian partner, MiniHydro Norge AS, has been instrumental in the successful implementation of the project aimed at increasing the capacity to deliver renewable energy from hydropower. MiniHydro Norge AS played a crucial role in several key areas, including the technical verification of the project, ensuring that all technical aspects met the required standards. They also provided valuable expertise during the auction process by verifying the bids received for the technological equipment, ensuring that the best options were selected. Additionally, MiniHydro Norge AS was responsible for checking the assembly of the entire technological equipment, ensuring that everything was installed correctly and functioning as intended.This partnership not only enhanced the technical quality of the project but also fostered stronger bilateral relations between Norway and Romania. The collaboration has set a positive example of international cooperation, demonstrating how expertise from different countries can come together to achieve common goals in renewable energy development.