In recent years, several vocational training institutions in Somogy County have implemented renewable energy developments with support from EU funding. The installation of solar power systems helps reduce the institutions’ long-term energy consumption and contributes to more sustainable operation.
The Kaposvár Vocational Training Centre installed solar panel systems on seven of its buildings. The primary aim of the investment was to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency through the utilization of renewable energy sources. As a result, greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced, along with dependence on fossil fuels.
| Photovoltaic systems—commonly known as solar power systems—convert energy from sunlight into electricity. Solar panels installed on rooftops generate electrical energy from solar radiation, which is then converted by an inverter into a form suitable for everyday use. The electricity produced can be used directly to operate the buildings, including lighting, IT equipment, and other electrical devices. One of the greatest advantages of solar power systems is that they rely on clean, renewable energy while reducing both energy consumption and operating costs. |
Overall, the investment represents progress not only from an economic perspective but also in strengthening environmental awareness. In educational institutions, such developments play an important educational role: students encounter practical examples of energy efficiency in their daily environment. The everyday presence of renewable energy provides vocational students with a tangible model of sustainable operation.
The development was implemented from EU funding in the project KEHOP-5.2.11-16-2017-00128 under the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Operational Programme.
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