According to the approved project proposal, it was foreseen to install cumulatively 86kWp of PV systems at 5 public institutions from Telenesti. Due to community mobilization work performed by PA Fondul de Inovatii Sociale din Moldova in collaboration with Natives? Association from Telenesti town, it was possible to mobilize more financial sources and increase the quantities of infrastructure installed. Hence, instead of initially foreseen 86 kWp there were installed cumulatively 140 kWp of PV systems on 6 (instead of 5) public institutions. The savings resulting from the transition of electricity from traditional sources to renewable energy sources (following the installation of 6 on-grid photovoltaic systems) will allow the continuation of the appropriate process of health care and education at the targeted public institutions, and the local and district public authorities will not have to reduce the daily allowances for pupils, preschoolers, teachers, sick people and doctors. Hence, we may conclude the following Results achieved by the Projects:
Specific capacity building results as a whole.
? Improved living conditions and public security for the population;
? Disseminated of good Energy Efficiency (EE) practices in other communities;
? Increased the level of awareness and qualification of the APL and the population in the field of EE measures and the use of technologies based on the use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES);
Short term results:
? 6 on-grid PV systems installed at public institutions;
? approx. 168 MWh/year of green electricity to be generated locally;
? approx. 416,000 MDL/year financial resources saved, which remain in the locality;
? Average decrease of the bill for electricity with 66%;
? 4 public institutions will receive ZERO Bill for electricity for the next 25 years;
? 2 public institutions have the possibility to extent their PV system up to 100% co cover their needs;
? 74 tons/year CO2 emissions to be reduced annually into atmosphere;
? local contribution to environmental protection increased;
Long-term results:
? Innovative technologies for the use of photovoltaic systems as installed demonstration sites;
? A better convergence of legislative and regulatory initiatives in the energy sector;
? Improved energy security, including in terms of energy infrastructures;
? Increased capacity of APL level I and II to implement sustainable energy projects;
? Financial savings generated in the local budget due to the resulting annual savings;
? Community and developed social capital;
? Reduced energy dependence.
Project sustainability
After handing-over procedure, the Telene?ti District Council and Telenesti city Hall become owners of the installed photovoltaic systems. They shall hand them over to the 6 beneficiary public institutions, which will follow their sustainability plans and ensure the proper functioning of all 6 photovoltaic systems. Therefore, the 6 beneficiary public institutions will have to deal with the entire maintenance cycle, namely the maintenance of the photovoltaic systems installed, carrying out all measures related to EE, monitoring the consumption of energy and carrying out financial activities to generate income in the local budget. Another pillar aimed at ensuring Project sustainability is insured by the authorized electricians, that are directly responsible for maintenance of the installed infrastructure.