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Description
The main objective of the project is to reduce energy poverty by electrifying 12 households using energy produced from photovoltaic panels, ensuring normal living conditions for 18 people. These households are isolated, with the existing electrical distribution network located more than 2 km away. These households do not have electricity, water, or a sewerage network.
Siriu Commune aims to enhance the well-being of its inhabitants by implementing projects that address their needs and create a conducive environment for living and economic activities. One of the issues identified by the local authority is the lack of electricity in isolated households, affecting 18 people. These households are within the administrative territory of Siriu Commune and are not electrified because grid connection is not economically feasible. Siriu Commune intends to address this issue and increase energy security by partially covering the households'' electricity needs with green sources. Photovoltaic panels will be used to provide light and other electricity needs for these households.
During project implementation, an analysis will determine whether the photovoltaic panels will be placed on the ground or on the roofs of buildings, depending on the structural capacity of the roofs. Key project activities include investment, training permanent residents on using the photovoltaic system, and publicity measures to ensure the project''s visibility.
Expected outcomes include 18 people benefiting from being connected to electricity solutions, a reduction in CO2 emissions by 8,96 tonnes annually, and the production of 29.35 MWh/year of energy from renewable sources.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the issue of energy poverty in isolated households within the administrative territory of Siriu Commune. These households, located more than 2 km away from the existing electrical distribution network, lacked access to electricity. The connection to the grid was not economically feasible, leaving 18 people without electricity. The project sought to provide a sustainable and green energy solution to improve the living conditions of these residents.
Twelve photovoltaic systems were installed and commissioned in the unelectrified households. Each system included 6 x 370Wp photovoltaic panels, support/mounting systems, inverters, gel batteries, and electrical cabling.
Eighteen permanent residents were trained on how to use and maintain the photovoltaic systems to ensure their effective and sustainable use.
Publicity measures were implemented to ensure the visibility of the project and raise awareness about the benefits of using renewable energy sources.
Beneficiaries: eighteen persons from twelve isolated households benefited from being connected to electricity solutions.
Environmental Impact: the project resulted in a reduction of CO2 emissions by 8,96 tonnes annually.
Green Electricity Production: the photovoltaic systems produce about 29,35 MWh/year of green electricity, contributing to the energy security and sustainability of the households.