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Description
The main objective of the project is development of 3 biomass to energy units in Ghelinta Commune to increase security of energy supply and reduce the CO2 emissions. Ghelinta Commune conducted a feasibility study, from which it resulted that the development of the biomass to energy units has obvious advantages due to high energy production efficiency, the use of renewable energy to achieve energy self-sufficiency and stop energy dependency.
The technical solutions proposed the developing of 3 wood waste to energy technological unites with total capacity of 450 kW for 2 schools and the sport hall in the Commune. The space heating for the 2 local schools and sports hall are not secured, the equipment is outdated with high risk of blackouts, low energy efficiency, high fuel costs and high CO2 emissions. The project aims to solve these issues. Key activities include:
- Technical design.
- Project investment.
- Training for employees.
- Project management.
- Financial audit.
- Publicity to ensure the visibility of the project.
Expected outcomes include an estimated annual CO2 emission reduction of 296 tonnes. Energy produced from other renewable sources is estimated to be around 1.110 MWh/year.
The investment targeted by this project has a positive impact on the community. Its implementation reduces energy consumption from conventional sources, energy cost and encourage inhabitants to collect the solid biomass waste and value it for space heating in the schools to increase the comfort level of public services.
Summary of project results
The project aimed at the development of 3 biomass to energy units in Ghelinta Commune to increase security of energy supply and reduce the CO2 emissions. Ghelinta Commune conducted a feasibility study, from which it resulted that the development of the biomass to energy units has advantages due to high energy production efficiency, the use of renewable energy to achieve energy self-sufficiency and stop energy dependency.
- Expected outcomes:
- Estimated annual CO2 emission reductions: 296 tonns of CO2 eq./year;
- Energy produced from other renewable sources in MWh/Year: 1 110 MWh/Year; Expected outputs:
- Installed capacity for production of hydropower electricity (in MW): 0.45 MW;
- Number of new installations for production of renewable energy: 3; Other indicators: Number of jobs created: 1.
Ghelinta Commune is a lead entity in energy self-sufficiency in rural Romania and it is the very first Bioenergy Village from Romania.