Description
Description (EN): Buildings energy consumption is one of the major challenges in EU cities with renovation presenting a major opportunity at the same time. The opportunities arise as the existing buildings represent more than 98% of the overall building stock. Furthermore, about 35% of the EU buildings are over 50 years old.Concerning the Energy sector of the GR/AL CB area, 2 general findings can be stated:1)The AL implementing legislations both on renewable energy and for energy efficiency are still lacking. In addition, implementation of the national energy efficiency action plan is delayed.As a result, there is no progress in the field of renewable energy sources and in the field of energy-saving in buildings.2) The mountainous and semi-mountainous nature of the participating cross-border regions constitutes an obstacle in the optimization of the energy sector due to its inconsistence and to the restricted access to alternative energy networks. Despite the fact that, climate conditions both in GR & AL encourage the use of Renewable Energy Sources in the building sector,paradoxically,they are not developed.The inadequate policies/systems for efficient use of resources in Albania, as well as, the lack of common energy strategy between GR & AL (policy alignment) should be noted as the main weaknesses of the energy sector at CB level, while effective building renovation related information and knowledge supported by integrated IT tools is missing. However, great opportunities arising for CBC, by utilizing the technological advancements in energy efficiency of buildings and renewable energy sources (RES).GREAT SUN project aims to promote energy efficiency by developing and implementing strategies, using real-world examples, for improving energy efficiency in CB local government operations.The GREAT SUN project's overall objective is in full accordance with the programme's specific objective of the thematic priority in which belongs. The main outputs of the project (67% of the total budget) concerns the 3 Energy retrofit projects that will take place at the CB area. (2 GR old stone masonry public schools and 1 AL public administration building).The CB cooperation is demonstrated through the joint investigations on energy demand and consumption by implementing Energy Efficiency Small-scale Retrofits at selected CB public buildings.These demo projects serves as case studies/pilot energy projects, for joint research on best practices for achieving building energy efficiency, while various educational and training actions are also foreseen under the project's implementation.Additionally, innovative ICT tools will be jointly developed, utilizing in that way the experience of every PB under a participatory planning procedure. Thus, a cooperation network will be set up that can, with time & reasonable effort, expand and multiply its effect and results in the GR/AL CB area.
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Website: https://2014-2020.greece-albania.eu/
Expected Results (EN): The expected GREAT SUN direct results are specifically linked and contribute to the Programmes result indicators. The expected results of this project are: Demonstration of projects in selected three public buildings, using environmental friendly and energy efficiency building technologies, with immediate multiplication of the results due to the estimate decrease of their annual primary consumption by 50%. The demonstration projects will be also accessible to people with disabilities. Increase of the participants in thematic energy awareness actions through the thematic workshops organization (on-site training) and the Open-door events (Retrofitted buildings' site visits). Multidimensional contribution to the goals of Greece and Albania towards 2020. Specifically for the Greek region, energy policies will be initialized in view of the new programming period (2014-2020), through the specialization of the "Europe 2020" strategy and future cohesion policy. Contribution to the energy security & the climatic change in Greece & Albania. Demonstration of energy efficiency interventions (materials, technologies and techniques) in three public buildings in the CB area. Exchange of thematic Knowledge on energy efficiency and construction techniques. Knowledge expansion concerning the use of high-end technological tools in energy projects. A CB energy network of collaborating stakeholders among Epirus and Vlore. The Action Plan, among others, will analyze the current situation, examine best practices and case studies from similar initiatives, and propose the way in which the network can be developed (both in organizational and financial terms) Being flexible, GREAT SUN will be able to produce achievable and realistic results, based on a very specific and realistic time plan.
Read more Expected Outputs (EN): Outputs from WP1 include the management and coordination procedures as envisaged by the programme and as needed by the partners. WP2 concerns the dissemination of the project results and includes a Communication/Visibility Plan, the Project's website, Project promotion material, Press and Online Publications, and Laymans report. I. Outputs concerning Baseline and Secondary Data Collection & Processing-Tools Development (WP3)-Link with SO2,3,5,6,7,8,9: Installation of 4 Smart ICT Energy Monitoring Systems for Building. 3 Energy Audits with Drone High-End Thermography Cameras (at selected CB Buildings).2 Thematic Questionnaire Energy Surveys (Greece/Albania).1 Web GIS platform of "3D Building Energy Cadastre"/ Innovative Tool.1 CB E-Learning Platform II. Demo CB Projects: Buildings' Energy Efficiency Small-scale Retrofits (WP4)- Link with SO1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9: 3 Energy retrofit projects (2 GR old stone masonry public schools and 1 AL public administration building): Regarding the schools buildings which are falling in the third (C) climate zone of Greece, according to the studies calculations (attached), the sum of total annual energy consumption is 140kwh/m2 x 1.415,21 m2 = 198.129,4 Kwh/year. For the Albanian public building, the annual energy consumption is 1.000 Kwh/m2 x 300 m2= 300.000 Kwh/year.After the planned interventions, the decrease of annual primary energy consumption (indicator) will be 50% and therefore, equal to 249.065 Kwh/year. III. Joint Public Awareness Initiatives and Training Actions (WP5)-Link with SO1,3,4,5,6,7,9:1 Non-technical awareness tool: Graphic "Energy Cookbook" /Animated Video.Three (3) 2-day thematic workshops (on-site training).Three (3) Open-door events (Retrofitted buildings' site visits) Output indicator: 1.200 unique participants.
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Thematic information
Specific Objective:
Increase energy-efficiency and the use of RES
Thematic Priority:
(b) Protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management through, inter alia: joint actions for environmental protection; promoting sustainable use of natural resources, resource efficiency, renewable energy sources and the shift towards a safe and sustainable low-carbon economy; promoting investment to address specific risks, ensuring disaster resilience and developing disaster management systems and emergency preparedness
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Partners (3)
Lead Partner:
Municipality of Ziros
Address:
Gennimata Square, 48200 Filippiada, Greece
Legal status:
public
Website:
https://dimoszirou.gr/
Total budget:
EUR 236 921.80
IPA2 budget:
EUR 201 383.53
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Δήμος Νικολάου Σκουφά
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Name:
Δήμος Νικολάου Σκουφά
Address:
Zoni G, 471 00 Peta - Arta, Greece
Legal status:
public
Website:
http://www.nskoufas.gr/index.php?lang=el
Total budget:
EUR 182 259.65
IPA2 budget:
EUR 154 920.70
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Bashkia Vlorë
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Name:
Bashkia Vlorë
Address:
Sheshi "4 Heronjtë", 9400 Vlore, Albania
Legal status:
public
Website:
http://www.vlora.gov.al/
Total budget:
EUR 112 055.51
IPA2 budget:
EUR 95 247.18
GBER schemes / de minimis:
