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Harskut Solar Power Kindergarten

Solar power keeps a kindergarten’s doors open

Category: Renewable energy • Country: Hungary
 
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Overview

What is it all about?

A kindergarten in Harskut is the first school in Hungary to use solar panels.
Nearly forced to close down because they couldn’t afford their power bills, the solar panels now cover up to 80% of their power needs.
The project is part of a nation-wide effort in Hungary to equip schools with solar power.

How does it work?

The school has two solar panels on the roof and two boilers where solar energy is converted into hot water for the kitchen and bathrooms.

Social benefits

Energy costs for the school were so high that the facility almost closed down. Now, with the solar panels installed, it can stay open. With the new savings, the school can even afford new teaching materials and toys for the kids. show all

Environmental benefits

As solar power is 100% renewable, the school buys less energy that comes from the burning of fossil fuels.

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How reductions happen

This school have installed solar panels on their roof which harness the sun’s energy and provide all the hot water for the school. As 80% of their power needs are now covered by this renewable source they have to rely much less on the burning of fossil fuels.

Participants

  • Owner: Harskut Onkormanyzat
  • Developer: Harskuti Megujulo Energia Kozpont

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Milestones

  • 04 January 2006 Project initiation:
  • 24 March 2006 Construction started:
  • 28 September 2006 Construction completed:
  • 19 December 2006 Financial close:

Location data

Location

Address: Fo utca 10., Harskut, 8442, Veszprem, Hungary

About the region

History

The village was founded in the middle ages, was mentioned first in 1481. It was one of the favourite hunting places of King Matthias. Residents were farmers, lime-burners and also made loggings. show all

Culture

One of the most famous Hungarians is Bela Lugosi, whose Dracula movies in the 1930s scared a generation.
Hungarian is considered the hardest European language to learn, due to its unique syntax and the fact it is not closely related to other languages.

Wildlife

Primula auricula ssp. hungarica is a very rare plant, remained from the ice age.

Interesting facts

Hungary has seven international borders -- with Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia.

Fo utca 10.

Comments

This is so sweet!
Brian Kessler (July 7, 2009 at 07:42 AM) report offensive comment
More schools should do this!
Brian Kessler (May 5, 2009 at 07:21 AM) report offensive comment
All the schools and kindergartens should use solar power - it is not only cheap for them but also could educate children.
Bill Taylor (November 13, 2008 at 10:16 AM) report offensive comment
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