Smart Application of Innovative RES Interventions and Energy Efficiency Improvement in Buildings & Facilities of the Municipality of Skyros

About this project

<p>The Municipality of Skyros, the southernmost and largest island of the Northern Sporades, places a strong emphasis on environmental protection, infrastructure modernization, and sustainable management as key priorities for enhancing residents’ quality of life. In line with its vision to become a leader in environmental policy, the Municipality participated in the GR-ENERGY Program, implementing innovative and demonstrative energy interventions in strategic locations across the island.</p> <p>Key project interventions included:</p> <p><strong>1. Creation of a Microgrid System at the Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Installation of a <strong>20 kW photovoltaic system</strong> with <strong>net metering</strong> and <strong>battery storage</strong>, introducing an innovative and resilient energy model.</p> </li> <li> <p>Deployment of a <strong>back-up energy supply system</strong> utilizing <strong>renewable energy and hydrogen technologies</strong> to ensure uninterrupted operation of the plant's&nbsp;critical systems.</p> </li> <li> <p>Replacement of existing lighting with <strong>energy-efficient LED fixtures</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Installation of an <strong>EV&nbsp;charging station</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Street Lighting Upgrade</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Replacement of <strong>conventional street lamps</strong>&nbsp;with<strong>&nbsp;LED fixtures</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Installation of <strong>20 autonomous solar-powered street lamps</strong>&nbsp;along the main road from the port to Chora.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>3. Renewable Energy Integration</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Installation of a <strong>60 kWp photovoltaic plant</strong> using <strong>virtual net metering</strong> to supply energy to the municipal slaughterhouse.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>4. Energy Efficiency Improvements at Skyros Primary School</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Installation of <strong>heat pumps</strong> for efficient heating.</p> </li> <li> <p>Upgrade of lighting with <strong>LED technology</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>5. Promotion of Electromobility</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Acquisition of <strong>two electric vehicles</strong> and <strong>one electric motorcycle</strong> to support municipal operations with sustainable mobility solutions.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>6. Monitoring and Evaluation&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Installation of <strong>measurement and monitoring equipment</strong> to track energy performance and evaluate the results of the interventions.</p> </li> </ul> <p>These actions demonstrate the Municipality's commitment to sustainable development.</p>