Tatra and Babia Gora biosphere reserves
This project is situated in the Mszana Dolna Region (Malopolskie Voivodship) in southeastern Poland. The air pollution and emission levels in in this region are substantially higher than in Western European countries. The participating communes are located close to UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves (Tatra and Babia Gora mountains), National Parks and Natura 2000 areas, thus the high air pollution jeopardizes the vulnerable fauna and flora of this protective area. Consequently, this project aims at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases in the region.
Context: The project’s overall objective is to increase the share of renewable energy sources and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a total of six public and 2’300 residential buildings located in six towns and villages. The project contributes to the implementation of the Polish government’s energy policy (particularly with regard to increasing the share of renewable energy in the national energy balance and reducing emissions).
Goals: The goal of the project is to improve health and living conditions for the whole population in the covered region and to improve environmental conditions, particularly with regard to air quality, in the covered region.
Activities
Purchase and installation of complete solar systems for public buildings for domestic hot water production.
Purchase and installation of complete solar systems for residential buildings for domestic hot water production.
Awareness raising and training courses to ensure that the new renewable energy systems are used and maintained properly and that accompanying energy saving measures are taken.
Results
Increased share of renewable energy from solar collectors
Reduction of conventional fuel use
Substantial reduction of CO, CO2, SO2, NOx and dust emissions.
