The solar radiation statistics maps show that Kurzeme and Klaipeda have a considerably high potential in solar energy facilitation, however, so far the region has failed to implement solar energy usage in practice, because of its underdeveloped national and regional support mechanisms. As solar energy is a totally new topic in the energy field, there is a lack of previous researches in both Latvia and Lithuania that could justify the implementation of this renewable energy source.

Solar Energy Think Tank (LP) and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) will be brought together in this project to conduct a research on the most effective solar energy implementation mechanism and design a common solar energy strategy for Kurzeme and Klaipeda districts. The cross border effect in this project will be used to solve common problems of both countries, and teamwork, common pool of knowledge, exchange of information and experience will be used to come to the most effective solution and promote its effects in long term. Thus, the overall objective of the Project is to facilitate use of solar energy in the most solar radiated regions of Latvia and Lithuania, which is why several sub-objectives are proposed:

• to collect and analyze information on normative regulation of other Baltic Sea countries and possible use of solar technologies in Kurzeme and Klaipeda;

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The solar radiation statistics maps show that Kurzeme and Klaipeda have a considerably high potential in solar energy facilitation, however, so far the region has failed to implement solar energy usage in practice, because of its underdeveloped national and regional support mechanisms. As solar energy is a totally new topic in the energy field, there is a lack of previous researches in both Latvia and Lithuania that could justify the implementation of this renewable energy source.

Solar Energy Think Tank (LP) and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) will be brought together in this project to conduct a research on the most effective solar energy implementation mechanism and design a common solar energy strategy for Kurzeme and Klaipeda districts. The cross border effect in this project will be used to solve common problems of both countries, and teamwork, common pool of knowledge, exchange of information and experience will be used to come to the most effective solution and promote its effects in long term. Thus, the overall objective of the Project is to facilitate use of solar energy in the most solar radiated regions of Latvia and Lithuania, which is why several sub-objectives are proposed:

• to collect and analyze information on normative regulation of other Baltic Sea countries and possible use of solar technologies in Kurzeme and Klaipeda;
  
• to propose suggestions on fostering solar energy to the responsible parties in national and regional levels of Latvia and Lithuania;
  
• to conduct an experimental collection of solar energy in Kurzeme and Klaipeda;
  
• to inform the society of Latvia and Lithuania about the most efficient ways of applying solar energy to produce electricity. 

For this purpose, solar energy regulation mechanisms of Kurzeme and Klaipeda will be compared to those of other Baltic Sea countries in a field trip research study, and test solar panels will be installed in Kurzeme and Klaipeda to collect solar energy data used as statistics for research. Then, gathered information will be analysed and a joint solar energy implementation and development strategy will be designed. The research and strategy will be handed to decision making officials of national and regional level, and information activities – seminars and presentations - will be conducted to educate general public about project results. Project website will be developed for publishing project results and creating discussions and forums to bring house owners, municipality officials and companies offering solar technologies together. By developing one common strategy for regions and educating inhabitants as well as municipalities, the awareness of solar energy potential in the area will be increased and motivation for the target group to change its habits by choosing nature friendly solar technologies for energy creation in their everyday life will be enhanced. Read less

 

Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas (VGTU)

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