The government of the Balearic Islands recently presented a groundbreaking plan to implement at schools. Thanks to this innovative measure, it will be possible to combine the creation of climatic shelters By generating solar energy that makes self -consumption possible.
It will be the CEIP, Oliva, in Palma, where this pilot plan is implemented. For this it will be built from a tent Will give shade and support two photovoltaic facilities That will offer the school and various neighbors electricity.
Self -consumption and ‘climatic shelters’
The Minister of Business, Employy and Energy, Alejandro Sáenz de San Pedro, and the Education and Universities, Antoni Vera, presented this Monday in the CEIP Oliva, in Palma, the climate shelter in school centers of the Illes Balearic Islands, a pioneer initiative of which the Objectives Both the reduction of emissions are by Generation of clean energy For self -consumption, such as creating public spaces that serve as a protection against high temperatures and bad weather.
Counselor Sáenz de San Pedro has explained that in this way we respond to a historical requirement of the entire educational community to improve and improve the facilities in the external areas Improve efficiency and energy saving at the same time. This structure will cover the totality of one of the sports courts and generate shade in the patio, which means they can resort to high temperatures and use the area on rainy days. It will also serve for events aimed at the community.
For his part Antoni Vera, Minister of Education and Universities has added that “We are aimed at updating educational infrastructure, When naturalizing the courtyards and the execution of areas with shadows. And that cooperation between the two councils will allow you to place some pergolas that shadow the students. This project can be implemented in other centers of the Balearic Islands.
Clean energy on the Balearic Islands
This project will be developed in the recreational area of the Palmesan Center, of the construction of a tent of approximately 1,000 m2 surface area and 200 kW, which will have two photovoltaic facilities for self -consumption on the roof. They can benefit from it, next to the school, Electric supplies of the autonomous administration As an office building of the government on Calle del ter, or municipal spaces on a radius of 2 km from the center. It should be noted that the school could easily increase power if necessary.
In that sense, Hernando Rayo, director of the Balearic Institute of Energy (IBE) has indicated: “In addition to serving as a shadow, the center, The cover gives photovoltaic energy to educational centers And the buildings in the middle. The energy that the plates will produce ensures that the center saves 30 % of the energy it uses.
This selection frame will allow an estimated annual production of 350 MWh and will have positive environmental effects because it will mean A reduction of 162 TN CO2 per yearWhich is equal to planting 16,000 trees. This pilot project, which has a bidding costs of 790,000 euros (excluded VAT), will promote new investments in collaboration with the Balearic Institute of Educational Infrastructure and Services (IBISEC).
Multifunctional structures
The type of structures presented today is looking for various objectives, in addition to generating energy and reducing CO2 emissions. Are included among them:
- Inspire and teach about sustainable technologies: The Sun Cover serves as an inspiring example for the community, shows the use of the autonomous community with the approval of sustainable technologies and with the creation of spaces to combat climate change. Moreover, it becomes an educational tool that emphasizes the importance of these technologies for the environment and future well processing.
- Make a versatile and multifunctional space: The sun coverage is not only limited to providing protection and generating energy, but also thinks as a versatile space that can be adapted for different applications and activities. This extends the possibilities of the use of space, promoting interaction and participation in community, recreational or academic events.
- Generate an integrated architectural design: Marquesine that supports the sun cover will be designed in a way that offers a free space in about eight meters in the installation area, guaranteeing a spacious and comfortable environment for users. This integrated design not only meets functional criteria, but also contributes to the general aesthetics, the promotion of a current, pleasant and harmonious environment.
This investment has been promoted by the Ministry of Business, Employment and Energy through the Balearic Institute of Energy, through the recovery, transformation and the resilience of the state government.