The modernization of public lighting network in Celaru commune, Dolj County

Project facts

Project promoter:
Celaru Commune(RO)
Project Number:
RO-ENERGY-0027
Status:
Completed
Final project cost:
€227,959

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Description

The main objective of this project is execution of works on the rehabilitation of the public lighting system with the reduction of energy consumption and decrease of CO2 emissions. The specific objective is to decrease the annual consumption of energy in the public lighting in the commune of Celaru from 293,34 MWh/year to 81,91 MWh/year by creating a new public lighting system in the area targeted by the project with 1.317 LED lamps.
The total length of the electric street lighting network included in the project is 52,6 km. The energy saving obtained from this project is estimated to be around 72% per year. Key activities of the project include:

  • Project management which includes technical details and financial audit.
  • Investment activities.
  • Publicity to ensure the visibility of the project.

Expected outcomes of the project include a CO2 equivalent emission reduction per year of 65 tonnes. The results of the project will have a positive impact on the development of the Celaru commune on the basis of the savings that will be registered by the reduction of the electricity costs and CO2 emissions.

Summary of project results

The project aimed to reduce CO2 emissions. 

The project result was the rehabilitation of the public lighting system in Celaru Commune, by replacing old bulbs with LED lamps for a total length of 52,6 km.

Annual consumption of energy in Celaru Commune has decreased from 293,34 MWh/year to 81,91 MWh/year, while CO2 equivalent emission reduction per year was 65 tonnes. 

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