The objective of the project
was educational: to introduce renewable energy technologies at Armenia’s
schools and increase awareness of the benefits renewable energy
offers. Introduction of renewable energy and renewable energy
technologies was done through poster presentations at all Armenia’s schools. The
list of schools and specific educational content that corresponded to the
general requirements for state educational system was consulted with the
Ministry of Education of Armenia.
The content of the posters included illustrative photos, tables, graphs and
text information in Armenian as well as publishing of posters was agreed
with the Ministry of Education and financing agencies. While in short and
medium terms the project will have educational benefits, in the long term this
will bring up new generation with clear positive standing for renewable
energy development in Armenia.
Bio-gas Pilot Project, 2003 (USAID/AEAI)
In 2003 SolarEn has implemented
its bio-gas pilot project at one of the Armenian farms. This bio-gas plant
consists of the following equipment: manure receiver, mixing tank, 25m3
digester with heat exchanger and hydraulic mixer, gas holder, pumps,
compressor, gas meter, sensors and measuring devices, and control board. A
gas boiler with electrical backup in the heat exchanger loop ensures
temperature favorable for biomass fermentation inside the digester.
Technological parameters of the system such as biomass temperature and generated
gas pressure in digester, mixers’ operation time, pressure in gas
holder, etc. are controlled automatically. The control board has also a
manual mode.
Development of Draft Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Law of RA,
2003 (USAID/ASE)
The project aimed to
develop the draft Armenian Law on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy which
will assist the Government of the Republic of Armenia in development of
legal framework for the promotion of energy efficiency, energy
conservation, energy saving and use of renewable energy resources in
Armenia
Wind Resource Assessment and Wind Atlas Project, 2001-2003
(USAID/NREL)
The purpose of the wind
assessment project was to elaborate wind resource maps and provide
estimates of wind energy potential in Armenia. The project report
indicates perspective sites for wind energy development in Armenia
and includes colored maps, information on wind characteristics, as well as
summaries of wind data from selected monitoring stations.
Solar Driven Desiccant Cooling/ Heating Project, 2001-2002
(EU/INCO-COPERNICUS)
SolarEn designed,
manufactured and installed 50 kW solar thermal station for the air
conditioning system. This unique international combisystem project started
in Armenia
in 1999 in the framework of INCO-COPERNICUS Programme of the European
Communities. The station consists of 64 m² of solar collector area and
heats 3 tons of water up to 90ºC temperature which is needed to run the
overall system. The same solar field can be used for heating in winter and
cooling in summer, which makes it possible to use the equipment all year
around. The solar driven desiccant cooling system provides heat and cool
for 1400 m³ auditorium space as well as hot water for the building.
Evaluation of Wind and Solar Energy Resources, 2001-2002
(USAID/AEAI)
The project was funded
by the USAID and aimed to assess technical and economic feasibility as well
as market potential of solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, and small scale
wind technologies in Armenia.
International and domestic experiences were analyzed and recommendations on
the applicability of the specified renewable energy technologies were
provided based on cost-benefit evaluation.
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