JemsAPplication Of upscaLed interregionaL renewable & energy efficiency sOlutions (APOLLO)
Priority Axis 2: Green investments in environmental protection and efficient risk management
Operation start date: 15 July 2024
Operation completion date: 14 January 2027
Budget: EUR 2.262.234,00
Number of partners: 5
Operation purpose and expected achievements:
The APOLLO project aims to boost energy efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions in the project area. This will be achieved by establishing interconnected and up-scaled energy management communities and encouraging environmentally friendly investments. The project specifically focuses on decision-makers and energy experts in the public sector within the project area, intending to transform public institutions and influence how they generate, connect, and use energy.
The project will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the potential and optimal use of renewable energy sources with smart solutions. It will develop an innovative knowledge base in the form of digital tool/web platform (Joint EE&RES Tool), which will serve as an educational tool accessible to the general public. Also, energy communities will be established and education and awareness-raising campaigns for stakeholders and the public will be provided. To demonstrate capabilities of energy communities, new photovoltaic systems will be introduced and installed in the project area in various locations, including cities, municipalities, underdeveloped areas, islands, public institutions, primary and secondary schools, and more. In the transport and public mobility sector, the project will demonstrate how the adoption of energy-efficient vehicles like buses or electric passenger vehicles can lead to a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions and significant cost savings.
Beneficiaries:
The Lead Partner (LP), Zadar County development Agency ZADRA NOVA (HR), is responsible for the implementation of crucial activities such as: procurement of electric vehicles, new photovoltaic systems, chargers, implementation of a promotional campaign and development of a Joint EE&RES tool. The Lead Partner coordinates project partners in day-to-day implementation of activities to ensure effective project implementation.
Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds (HR) is responsible for development of an Analysis and Guidelines for the establishment of energy communities and the application of renewable energy sources in the public sector. In cooperation with the lead partner, Ministry will develop an innovative knowledge base in the form of a digital tool/web platform (EE&RES Tool), which will serve as an educational tool accessible to the general public. Additionally, the Ministry will develop an Analysis of the potential and optimal use of renewable energy sources on islands.
Public Institution Development agency of West Herzegovina County-HERAG (BA) is responsible for installation of two public charging stations for electric vehicles in the West Herzegovina Canton (Ljubuški and Posušje), as well as installation of solar systems (photovoltaic power plants) on four public buildings in the West Herzegovina Canton (Ljubuški, Široki Brijeg, Grude, and Posušje). It will also contribute to the establishment and promotion of energy communities, as well as all other research, educational and promotional activities in the project.
Municipality of Tivat (ME) is responsible for construction of a photovoltaic power plant on the roof of the administrative building of the Municipality and procurement of electric minibus for transport between Tivat airport and city center. It will also contribute to the establishment and promotion of energy communities, as well as all other research, educational and promotional activities in the project.
City of Mostar (BA) is responsible for the purchase of an electric vehicle, the installation of public charging station for electric vehicles in the City of Mostar and the installation of solar systems on 6 public facilities of the City of Mostar. It will also contribute to the establishment and promotion of energy communities, as well as all other research, educational and promotional activities in the project.