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Description
The main objective of the project is to execute, purchase and install photovoltaic (PV) panels that will produce renewable energy for the own use 8 public buildings in order to reduce the cost of electricity.
The promoter is a public institution, Ghiroda Town Hall and the partners, Western Norwegian Research Institute (Vestlandsforskning) and the Polytechnic University of Timisoara are public institutions. The implementation of the project will have a direct impact on the population of the commune.
The technical solution is to purchase and install PV panels, the power inverter, the smart metering and smart heater control devices and the thermal energy storage. The energy conversion and storage control are implemented by the smart meter, which distributes the PV energy to the system components in order to obtain maximum efficiency without injecting power in the grid. The system will be utilized for own consumption, which means the green energy produced will be used directly in these buildings so the project is non-profit.
The entire installation is supervised by a central SCADA system, which will elaborate reports on the energy conversion process and will adapt the installation parameters by learning continuously the power curves of the PV panels and loads. Key activities include:
- Project management.
- Installation and commissioning.
- Innovative measures.
- Publicity to promote the project.
Expected outcome of the project include a estimated annual decrease in CO2 emissions by 19,8 tonnes. The project is also estimated to generate 66 MWh/year from other renewable sources.
The Norwegian partner will conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA) to analyze the environmental performance of the systems and consider possible trade-offs between the product life cycle phases and between environmental harms. The LCA will identify the best solutions seen from an environmental point of view. LCA will be a useful input for maximizing the environmental effects of installations.
Summary of project results
The project has reached its approved output indicators. Eight photovoltaic systems with a total peak of 49 kWp, were installed on 8 public buildings in Ghiroda Commune. The amount of electricity supplied by the 8 photovoltaic systems is centrally monitored through the SCADA system. Following the implementation of the project, it is expected that the amount of CO2 reduction will be 19.8 tons/year.
Summary of bilateral results
The Norwegian partner has conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) to analyze the environmental performance of the systems and consider possible trade-offs between the product life cycle phases and between environmental harms. The LCA has identified the best solutions from an environmental point of view. LCA has been a useful input for maximizing the environmental effects of installations.