Improvement of energy efficiency of Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Sz. Starkiewicza in Dąbrowa Górnicza by constructing a cogeneration system together with termal modernization, replacement of sources of lightand construction of photovoltaic panel system.

Project launching ceremony

A ceremony was held on 30 April 2015 between 11 am and 2 pm in Pogoria Residence Hotel at al. Piłsudskiego 13 in Dąbrowa Górnicza to launch the project: “Improvement of energy efficiency at Sz. Starkiewicz Specialist Hospital in Dąbrowa Górnicza through contruction of a cogeneration system as well as thermal modernization, replacement of light sources and construction of photovoltaic panels”. The main issues discussed during the ceremony were: expectations behind the investment, progress of project implementation, long-term results of project realization and, in particular, innovative solutions and the benefits they shall produce.

The participants of the ceremony included Dąbrowa Górnicza city officials, representatives if the city council, as well as directors of healthcare institutions and doctors from the Silesian region. Every participant received a set of promotional materials.

Four specialists in the domain of energy efficiency projects and the external financing of investments presented the content of the ceremony.

The second conference is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015.

31.08.2015

Significance of the Project

Due to insulating systems, replacement of doors, windows and modernization of heating systems it is possible to reduce heat demand of buildings. Thus, less energy is used for heating, which in turn results in higher savings. Moreover, better insulation is directly connected with lesser heat losses of a building.

LED lighting allows to use electricity efficiently and its production is eco-friendly, without using substances detrimental to the environment and, what is more, it is fully biodegradable. In the Hospital 3500 traditional sources of light are planned to be replaced.

Cogeneration is a method of generating electricity and heat in one technological process. Using cogeneration in buildings which need those both types of energy, is the best solution. Advantages of cogeneration sources can be increased by additionally generating useful cooling output. Waste heat, which comes from production of electricity, becomes the propulsive energy in the absorptive process of producing of the so-called chilled water. In the summer, it creates a chance to compensate for the loss of heat demand. Such modern solutions were employed in our facility.

Solar energy is freely available resource. The Hospital has decided to use it for production of electricity and heat by using solar photovoltaic systems. Such a solution is very advantageous, it is maintenance-free and can be applied individually or on an industrial scale. A key asset is the fact that such systems are eco-friendly because, during their operation no harmful emissions are generated.

Implementation of this Project will contribute to limiting demand for electricity form non-renewable source, which in turn will influence decrease in emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. A significant reduction of greenhouse gasses by 60%, as well as energy efficiency by 32%, is expected. Moreover, the implementation of the project involves carefully selected optimum investment solutions and modern technologies; thus, extended viability of the investment is expected.

7.08.2015