RES Projects and Energy Upgrade in Municipal Buildings of M.C. Ag. Anargyroi

About this project

<p>Under the GR-ENERGY Program, the Municipality of Agioi Anargyroi – Kamatero carried out an energy upgrade project targeting three school buildings: 1^st Vocational High School of Kamatero,&nbsp;7^th Primary School of Kamatero, and&nbsp;8^th Primary School of Agioi Anargyroi.</p> <p>These buildings, due to their age and outdated heating and lighting systems, incurred high operating costs. The objective of the project was to upgrade their energy performance to <strong>Category B+</strong>, in line with national standards for energy-efficient public buildings.</p> <p>The following energy-saving and RES measures were applied:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Installation of <strong>thermal insulation</strong> on the roofs using 8 cm thick extruded polystyrene insulation panels</p> </li> <li> <p>Replacement of old heating systems with a modern <strong>air-to-water heat pump system</strong> and two water heaters</p> </li> <li> <p>Upgrade of <strong>lighting systems</strong> with LED luminaires</p> </li> <li> <p>Installation of <strong>photovoltaic (PV) systems</strong> with <strong>net metering</strong> for self-generation of electricity</p> </li> <li> <p>Deployment of <strong>Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)</strong> for real-time monitoring and optimization of energy use</p> </li> </ul> <p>The interventions led to a <strong>substantial reduction in electricity and fuel consumption</strong>, significantly improving the energy performance of the buildings. The integration of <strong>photovoltaic systems</strong> enabled the production of clean, renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering CO₂ emissions.</p> <p>The use of <strong>BEMS</strong> allows for real-time energy data collection, enabling more effective energy management and fostering a culture of energy awareness and sustainable building operation.</p> <p>In addition to environmental benefits such as <strong>reduced carbon emissions</strong> and <strong>lower operational costs</strong>, the project has improved the <strong>indoor environmental conditions</strong> of the schools, supporting better learning environments. It also plays an educational role, familiarizing students and staff with <strong>green technologies</strong> and <strong>sustainability practices</strong>, thereby contributing to long-term environmental awareness and behavioral change.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>