Project information:
- Project: Installation of renewable energy systems on the public utility buildings and private houses in the following Communes: Niepołomice, Wieliczka, Skawina and Miechów
- Beneficiary: Town and Commune Niepołomice
- Project's partners:
- Town and Commune Wieliczka
- Town and Commune Skawina
- Town and Commune Miechów - Priority area: Environment and infrastructure
- Voivodeship: małopolskie
- Grant amount: CHF 14 369 355
- Co-financing amount: CHF 9 579 569
- Project physical duration: 01.01.2012 - 31.12.2016
Results achieved:
- continues the installation of solar systems on residential buildings (target systems will be installed 3841),
- selected contractor systems of renewable energy to 26 public buildings,
- thermal efficiency improvement of more than 40 public buildings.
Clean and healthy energy in Communes: Niepołomice, Wieliczka, Skawina and Miechów
The areas of Niepołomice are very attractive in terms of nature. The picturesque Wisła Valley, the remains of the old forest (where Polish kings and dukes used to go hunting centuries ago) is today the place for active relaxation of the inhabitants of Kraków and its areas. Many of them are willing to come to the Niepołomice Forest to take a break from the city and bathe their faces in the warm sunshine.
For several years, the sun over Niepołomice has been warming not only walkers. At the beginning of 2012, a project was launched to install solar panels on private homes and public utility buildings. Niepołomice (along with three nearby gminas) has invested in improving the quality of life of the inhabitants and in care of the environment, by promoting environment-friendly sources of energy. Solar panels, installed as part of project, are the highest-class devices complying with the European standards of quality and performance and having appropriate certificates. The special installation provides the inhabitants with a possibility of heating water for daily purposes, without the need to light a fire in the stove. Owners of solar cells may therefore hope on more savings (they will burn less coal) and all local inhabitants may hope on the improved air quality (less dust and hazardous substances get into the environment). As part of the project, heat pumps and photovoltaic systems will also be installed.
What is important, the inhabitants who want to take advantage of the offer did not have to modify their installations neither replace existing stoves – the installation was connected to the functioning central heating system. Each solar cell was installed by a qualified company and before it was put into operation, it had passed the appropriate tests and its new owners had been trained. Apart from covering 60% of the purchase amount and installation of the solar panels, the individual gminas and Swiss Fund will also co-finance the cost of further inspections. The effects of the project will be seen long after its completion – each installation has been given the 10 years warranty.
Content based on the text written by Agata Motyl.
It is estimated that after the implementation of the project and promotion of the use of renewable energy sources the use of pro-ecological technologies grew, and so did the economy, thanks to efficient use of energy and resources
(source: archive of Ministry of Economic Development)