Report on Community Needs Assessment for Implementing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Demonstration Projects in Shirak Region of the Republic Ofarmenia
“Green Energy for Green Socio-Economic Progress” - Minimizing social and economic hardship of the rural population and rural communities in Shirak region of Armenia by promoting multi-purpose renewable energy systems and “green” income-generation sources” Project
REPORT ON COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR IMPLEMENTING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS IN SHIRAK REGION OF THE REPUBLIC OFARMENIA
April 2016 Gyumri Project: Green Energy for Green Socio-Economic Progress
The Report was prepared within the framework of the Project “Green Energy for Green Socio-Economic Progress - Minimizing social and economic hardship of the rural population and rural communities in Shirak region of Armenia by promoting multi-purpose renewable energy systems and “green” income-generation sources” (hereinafter Project) funded by the European Commission and the Austrian Development Cooperation. The Report aims to present the results of the three-phase needs assessment conducted in the communities of Shirak region for the selection of locations for implementation of renewable energy demo projects and the results of the pre- feasibility study of these projects.
Authors: Arshavir Ghukasyan, Project Community Needs Assessment Expert Khachik Sahakyan, Project Technical Expert, Chairperson "Ferti Charitable Centre" NGO Project Team: Arsen Karapetyan, Project Local Coordinator, Director of “Development Solutions Institute” Foundation Gevorg Petrosyan, Project Community Manager, Chairperson of “Biosophia” NGO Rafayel Mkhitaryan, Project Community Manager, Chairperson of “Third Nature” NGO Hovhannes Avdalyan, Project Engineer Vardan Tserunyan, Project Local Coordinator Assistant, Project Manager: Nicole Maria Bauer, Project Regional Manager for the Southern Caucasus Hilfswerk Austria International
This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union and Austrian Development Cooperation. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the Project team and can in no way to be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or Austrian Development Cooperation.
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CONTENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 5
1. INTRODUCTION ...... 8 1.1. THE GOAL OF COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT ...... 8 1.2. THE METHODOLOGY FOR SELECTION OF COMMUNITIES...... 8 2. SELECTION OF COMMUNITIES FOR THE DEMO LOCATIONS ...... 9 2.1. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE ONE: SELECTION OF LONG- LIST OF POTENTIAL TARGET COMMUNITIES ...... 9 2.1.1 Criteria for selection of communities ...... 9 2.1.2 Questionnaire for first selection of communities ...... 10 2.1.3 The key principles and weighting factors for the selection of the demo locations ...... 10 2.1.4 Long-listed communities after phase 1 of needs assessment ...... 11 2.2. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE TWO: SHORT-LIST OF COMMUNITIES FOR DEMO-LOCATIONS ...... 13 2.2.1 Focus group discussions with long-listed communities ...... 13 2.2.2 Summary results after the second phase of community needs assessment – short-listed communities ...... 15 3. PHASE 3: ASSESSMENT OF FEASIBILITY OF PROPOSED DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ...... 18 3.1. PROPOSED TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ...... 18 3.2 DESCRIPTION OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS OF FINALLY SELECTED TARGET COMMUNITIES...... 18 3.2.1. Solar water supply system ...... 19 3.2.2. 3 kWh photovoltaic station operating parallel (synchronized) to power transmission grid 20 3.2.3. Combined system: "Solar fruit dryer - Hot water supply - Partial heating" ...... 22 3.2.4. Thermal insulation of common areas of a multi-apartment building ...... 23 3.2.5. "Smart house" system ...... 24 3.2.6. Solar water heating system with autonomous power supply ...... 25 3.2.7. “Cool Storage – Warm House” System ...... 27 3.2.8. Solar photovoltaic power station and increase of energy efficiency of lighting system .... 28 ANNEX 1. Questionnaire OF COMMUNITY Needs Assessment Phase ONE .. 30 ANNEX 2. SCORING WEIGHTS OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE OF COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE ONE ...... 33 ANNEX 3. SUMMARY RESULTS of COMMUNITY Needs Assessment Phase ONE ...... 35 ANNEX 4. SUMMARY RESULTS OF COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE TWO ...... 38
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ANNEX 5. DETAILED EXPLANATION of COMMUNITY Needs Assessment Phase TWO ...... 40 ANNEX 6. SUGGESTIONS MADE DURING THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETINGS BY THE COMMUNITIES ON APPLICATION OF RES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES ...... 43 ANNEX 7. SUMMARY ANALYSIS OF SUGGESTIONS MADE DURING THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETINGS WITH THE COMMUNITIES ...... 48
ACRONYMS
CSO - civil society organization EC – European Commission ADA – Austrian Development Agency LSG – Local Self-Government MM - mass media NGO - non-governmental organization RES/EE - renewable energy source/energy efficiency SME - small and medium enterprises
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The project “Green Energy for Green Socio-Economic Progress - Minimizing social and economic hardship of the rural population and rural communities in Shirak region of Armenia by promoting multi-purpose renewable energy systems and “green” income-generation sources” is funded by the European Union and the Austrian Development Cooperation. It has been implemented in the RA Shirak region since May 2015 by the Austrian NGO “Hilfswerk Austria International” in collaboration with its local partners “Development Solutions Institute” Foundation, “Biosophia”, “Ferti Charitable Centre” and “Third Nature” Armenian NGOs. The Project duration is 24 months. The main goals of the Project is to help overcome the socio-economic difficulties of the rural communities and population of the RA Shirak marz, based on the use of renewable (“green”) energy sources (RES). Within the framework of the Project, systems working on renewable energy (e.g. solar energy irrigation and lighting, solar energy heating and photovoltaic systems), as well as facilities for “green” income (e.g. greenhouses, solar fruit driers combined with a “climate” regulation air heating system, etc.) will be introduced in two stages: i) During stage one, demo locations will be set up in each of the five sub-regions of RA Shirak region, with the aim of demonstrating to the communities the advantages and benefits of renewable energy technologies, both economically and socially. The demo-projects will enable Shirak region communities, populations, farmers and SMEs to make themselves acquainted with the functioning and benefits of “green” facilities and incite replication in other villages to remedy socio-economic problems of the region’s inhabitants. This approach has been inspired by a recently completed best-practice example in Basen community of Shirak region funded by the GEF Small Grants Program: under this project a greenhouse was built partially heated by a solar air heater. Additionally, solar water heaters were installed in the kindergarten of Basen community. Eventually, 13 village residents, convinced by its advantages, installed hot water supply systems based on such devices in their houses, with their own funds. ii) During the second stage of the Project minimum 13 co-funded small grants will be made available to the communities, community-based organisations and other non-profit, non- governmental entities, to replicate the RES technologies applied in the demo-projects in other villages and settlements. In order to select the target communities in a transparent, structured and participative manner, an assessment of Shirak communities in RES/EE technologies was carried out in the beginning of the project, which comprised three phases: During the first phase of the community needs assessment, a questionnaire consisting of 16 questions was devised. On July 8, during the Information Meeting at the Shirak Marzpetaran, the questionnaire was distributed to 78 community representatives present at the meeting. To the remaining 41 communities who were absent at the meeting, the questionnaire was provided by Marzpetaran after the meeting. The filled-out questionnaires were sent back to the project team from 51 communities that make up about 43% of the total number of 119 communities. Based on the answers of the questionnaires, 28 communities (55% of the applied communities, comprising
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23.5% of the total communities of Shirak region, having completed the questionnaire) were selected for the second phase of the assessment that was conducted in August 2015. During this second phase, a questionnaire consisting of 8 criteria was devised, based on which focus group discussions were held with community leaders, staff and residents in the 28 previously selected communities. Based on the cumulative results of the first two phases of the Community Needs Assessment, 9 communities of Shirak marz were pre-selected where it would be expedient to establish demonstration sites. It is important to notice that it has been ensured that at least one community was selected from each of the 5 sub-regions of Shirak region, which is relevant inasmuch as each sub-region has specific features (e.g. climatic, socio-economic); additionally, spreading the experience will be more effective if at least one demo location is established in each sub-region. The preliminary selected communities for demonstration sites were: Akhuryan, Vahramaberd (Akhuryan sub-region); Ashotsk (Ashotsk sub-region); Byurakn (Amasia sub-region); Pemzashen, Lernakert, Nor Kyanq (Artik sub-region); Jrapi, Gusanagyugh (Ani sub-region). For the final selection of the demonstration sites, an assessment of the technical and economic feasibility of the projects proposed by the communities was conducted, taking also the potential for demonstration and replication as well as the level of positive impact of the proposed projects on the socio-economic situation of local residents into consideration. This resulted in the selection of the following communities and demo-facilities by the project team: 1. Gusanagyugh community (Ani sub-region), where solar water supply system will be installed in the area surrounding the deep well for irrigation of the orchard with the water pumped out from the well. The income derived from the orchard will be used by the farmer’s group. At the same time, members of socially vulnerable families will work in the orchard and be paid from proceeds. In the months of the year when is not the irrigation season, the electrical energy produced by the system will be used for community and social purposes, particularly for lighting the community area; 2. Jrapi community (Ani sub-region), where 2.5-3 kWh solar photovoltaic station operating parallel (synchronized) to power transmission grid will be installed in one of the community buildings (for which the municipality pays the electricity bill) resulting in expenditure savings. The saved money will be used to ensure full and free water supply to the 4-6 needy families of the village. This technology and the proposed mechanism of application create an opportunity to demonstrate the use of "green energy" that at the same time solves the social problem of the community. 3. Byurakn community (Amasia sub-region), where "Solar fruit convection dryer - Hot water supply - Partial heating" combined system will be installed and operated by a Byurakn Rural Women Council demonstrating RES facilities for social and income generating purposes; 4. Pemzashen community (Artik sub-region), where thermal insulation of common areas of a multi-apartment building will be implemented;
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5. Ashotsk community (Ashotsk sub-region), where solar hot water supply and PV combined system will be installed in the kindergarten for heating and water heating for sanitary needs. The reduced energy cost due to application of RES technology, can be used to solve social problems, particularly the kindergarten will save about 20,000 drams monthly. Due to these savings, 4-5 children from disadvantaged families will attend kindergarten free of charge. 6. Akhuryan community (Akhuryan sub-region), where solar photovoltaic power station with 1.5 kW hybrid inverter application will be installed in the kindergarten, lighting fixtures of kindergarten will be replaced with energy efficient lamps and street lighting system will be expanded. The reduced energy cost due to application of RES technology, can be used to solve social problems, particularly the kindergarten will save about 20,000 drams monthly. Due to these savings, 4-5 children from disadvantaged families will to attend kindergarten free of charge. 7. The Armenian Green Technologies Resource Centre, newly founded in the frame of the project1 in Gyumri, where a "smart house" system will be introduced, which thereby will also serve as a tool for best practices dissemination and demonstration site for visitors for “smart” devices, as well as energy-efficiency measures during the renovation process will be undertaken and a Cool storage – Warm House” system will be created in order to ensure its sustainability after completion of the project through a solar fruit dryer. During the summer months, production of dried fruit will be carried out at the Centre for income generation.
All communities and proposed projects that were not selected for demonstration purposes will be able to participate in the second stage of the project, the small grants programme.
The creation of the "smart house" system and implementation of energy-saving measures at the “Armenian Green Technologies” Centre in Gyumri, were envisaged in the Project Proposal, and therefore, needs assessment in Gyumri community was not carried out.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The selected project region, RA Shirak region, is the poorest region in RA, with the highest unemployment level. Shirak region is located in the north-west of Armenia: it has 119 communities, 3 urban and 116 rural. Socially vulnerable families comprise a considerable part of the population. Meeting their household/domestic needs, i.e. affordable heating, hot and/or drinking water supply, are top everyday tasks. Even public buildings, like schools and kindergartens, are often not provided with permanent heating and hot water supply, causing sanitation and health problems.
1.1. THE GOAL OF COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Identification and assessment of energy needs, observation of available resources of communities in RA Shirak Marz are important for installation of demo locations of the first stage of the Project, resulting identification of target communities. Demonstration programs with application of RES/EE technologies will be implemented in these communities in order to replicate and share the experience. The aim of the needs assessment is the identification of target communities in RA Shirak region where the demo projects on renewable energy and energy efficient technologies will be implemented in the course of the Project. The results of the assessment will also serve as criteria for the selection of small grant projects (stage two of the project).
1.2. THE METHODOLOGY FOR SELECTION OF COMMUNITIES
The implementation of community needs identification and assessment in three phases has been selected as methodology to select communities and technologies of demo locations for implementation of the first stage of RES/EE technology investments within the framework of the project. Phase one of needs identification and assessment comprised the following steps: development of a questionnaire for community needs identification and assessment; presentation of the project and the questionnaire to the representatives of regional administration (marzpetaran) of the RA Shirak marz, community heads of the marz, the CSOs and representatives of MMOs; and Presentation of filled questionnaires by community heads to the Project team. In phase two, based on the analysis of the questionnaires, in about 28 communities, which had scored higher (long list), focus group discussions were organised and held with a structured
Needs Assessment Report Page 8 of 49 Project: Green Energy for Green Socio-Economic Progress questionnaire. As a result, potential communities of demo locations and installing RES/EE technologies have been chosen. In phase three, the feasibility for applying specific RES/EE technologies in these short- listed communities was evaluated resulting final selection of them. The subsequent chapters provide further details on the selection process.
2. SELECTION OF COMMUNITIES FOR THE DEMO LOCATIONS
2.1. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE ONE: SELECTION OF LONG-LIST OF POTENTIAL TARGET COMMUNITIES
In order to compile a long-list of potential demo-locations in Shirak marz, the following criteria set by the Project team were selected as the starting point/baseline for three phase of the community needs identification and assessment:
2.1.1 Criteria for selection of communities
1. The geographic and climatic conditions of the community, their suitability for the technological specificities of the systems to be constructed; 2. The distance from the community to the regional centre 3. The condition of the roads (from marz centre to community and intra-community); 4. Registered and actual number of residents and their demographic composition 5. Technical status of the structure, where the demo project could have been implemented. 6. The number of workers according to their main field of employment/engagement (permanent and seasonal) 7. The social situation of the community’s population, poverty rate; 8. Existence of active community-based institutions of public significance (CBOs, NGOs, farmers associations, etc.) 9. Any previous project-implementation experience of the community; 10. Other currently ongoing community development programs/projects (state, public and private); 11. Existing community facilities/buildings and the technical condition (physical state) of these buildings;
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12. The present situation of energy supply of the community, including stability of power supply and situation of gas supply; 13. The willingness of the community to contribute in RES sphere.
2.1.2 Questionnaire for first selection of communities To select the communities of demo locations and technologies for the 1st phase of investment implementation of RES/EE technologies within the framework of the project and based on these criteria, a 16-question needs assessment questionnaire was developed, each question of which also had sub-questions (see Annex 1 for the Questionnaire).Next to the 12 criteria mentioned above the questionnaire also contained several general questions to get an overall picture of the community. The questionnaire was discussed with the representatives of Shirak Marzpetaran before distribution. During a meeting convened in Shirak Marzpetaran by the Project team on 8 July 2015, attended by the RA Shirak region Deputy Governor, representatives of Marzpetaran, LSG bodies, communities, partner organisations and NGOs, journalists, energy sector experts, the project and the questionnaire prepared for phase one of the implementation of RES/EE technologies was presented in detail. Information about the meeting was broadcast by H1 Public TV and Radio ”Liberty”, as well as, for a whole week continuously, by “Shant”, “Tsayg” and “Shirak” TV channels operating in Gyumri. 78 of the 102 participants of the meeting were representatives of communities in Shirak marz: community heads/leaders or staff secretaries, comprising 76.5% of the participants or 65.5% of 119 communities. The participants were informed about the possible options for cooperation/collaboration and partnership under the project. Thereafter the community heads/leaders were presented the procedure for completing the questionnaire, and their questions were answered. In addition to those present, the questionnaire was made available by the RA Shirak Marzpetaran for the other 41 communities as well. During the meeting a 2-week period was set for completing the questionnaire and submitting it to the Project team. However, the deadline was extended by one more week, considering that very few communities had submitted completed questionnaires. After the deadline, completed questionnaires were received from 51 communities.
2.1.3 The key principles and weighting factors for the selection of the demo locations
In order to evaluate the questionnaires and achieve a preliminary ranking of potential target communities (long list), the project team applied weighting factors for each answer to each of the 12 questions (See Annex 2 for the weighting factors of the answers).
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When developing weighting factors, the main emphasis was made on the fact that these projects would serve for demonstration purposes, to be presented and replicated as a “success story”. For this reason, higher values of weighting factors / weights were given to the following key principles:
1. to the extent possible, considerable economic, social and/or environmental benefits for the community (i.e. impact on concrete problems in the community and/or poverty level); 2. the availability of as many as possible direct and indirect beneficiaries (i.e. actual number of residents in the community); 3. easy access and good visibility for many people (i.e. distance from marz centre and condition of roads to the community and within the potential target community to attract as many as possible visitors); and 4. the lack of adequate systems in the community and neighbouring communities (i.e. potential of the community to serve as demonstration site of new technologies for the surrounding environment). Furthermore, in order to support visibility and accessibility of the demonstration sites all over Shirak marz and secure geographicaldistribution proportion, it was decided that the long-list, i.e. the ranking of potential demonstration sites, would be divided into the five sub-regions of Shirak Marz and top-ranking communities from each sub-region selected for the further assessment. Based on this logic, the maximum score of a community, which had completed the questionnaire could be 27.5 points.
2.1.4 Long-listed communities after phase 1 of needs assessment
The results of the analysis (see Annex 3) revealed obviously the large difference in the capacities of the communities. In particular, the following communities scored highest: Maralik – 23.0 scores, Amasia and Akhuryan - 21.5 scores, while Dzorashen and Kaqavasar communities scored lowest (8 and 10 scores respectively). The threshold to qualify for the long-list was set at 15 points (i.e. 55% of achievable points), i.e. all communities that received 15 points or higher after assessment phase one were included in the long-list. 28 communities achieved this minimum threshold. Thus, because of phase one of community needs assessment for the implementation of demo projects, the following long-list of communities specified in Table 1 was selected.
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Table 1. Long-listed communities selected for phase two of community needs assessment Ranking by sub- Scoring after Community region phase one Akhuryan sub-region 1. Akhuryan 21.5 2. Mayisyan 20.0 3. Keti 20.0 4. Vahramaberd 19.0 Ashotsk sub-region 1. Tsoghamarg 19.0 2. Ashotsk 17.5 3. Bavra 16.0 Amasia sub-region 1. Amasia 21.5 2. Byurakn 18.0 3. Aregnadem 17.0 4. Meghrashat 16.5 5. Bandivan 15.5 Ani sub-region 1. Maralik 23.0 2. Lusaghbyur 18.5 3. Aghin 18.5 4. Shirakavan 17.0 5. Lanjik 17.0 6. Jrapi 16.5
7. Gusanagyugh 16.5 8. Dzorakap 16.0 Artik sub-region 1. Arevshat 22.0 2. Spandaryan 19.5 3. Lernakert 19.5 4. Nor Kyanq 19.0 5. Panik 18.5
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6. Mets Mantash 18.5 7. Pemzashen 18.0 8. Hayrenyats 15.5
2.2. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE TWO: SHORT-LIST OF COMMUNITIES FOR DEMO-LOCATIONS
In phase two of the needs assessment the 28 long-listed communities were further analysed in order to identify those which qualify best to establish demonstration projects.
2.2.1 Focus group discussions with long-listed communities Between 13 August and 3 September 2015 focus group discussions were held by the Project needs assessment expert and team members in the 28 long-listed communities (see Figure 1: Focus group discussion in Akhuryan), attended by 322 persons, including 25 community heads (in the remaining 3 communities the deputy heads and/or secretary of municipality participated instead). During the focus group discussions the Project goals and implementation stages were presented to the participants in detail: it was also mentioned that the Project is aimed at embedding energy efficiency practices in the communities and alleviating the social burden of the communities and the residents, especially that of socially vulnerable groups.
Figure 1. Focus group discussion in Akhuryan
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It was also specified that within the framework of stage one the Project it was planned to establish 7 demo locations with various technologies, in order to demonstrate in practice their advantages and replication opportunities to the population, while, during stage two, it was planned to make available more than 13 co-funded grants, in order to replicate the RES technologies through their own capacities. During these discussions, the capacities of the communities for the effective implementation of the demo projects were identified through questions and answers. For the evaluation of focus group discussions a structured criteria catalogue (Table 2) was used that had been jointly developed by the Needs Assessment Expert and the Project team. The questions formulated based on these criteria were posed indirectly, applying effective facilitation methods. The evaluation of the eight criteria, the level of activity of each of the 28 long-listed communities and its local self-government, was provided by representatives of the RA Shirak Marzpetaran during personal meetings with the Project team and the Needs Assessment Expert.
Table 2․ Criteria catalogue and scoring weights of Community Needs Assessment phase two
Phase two scoring criteria and weights
No. Criteria Scoring weight 1. Community's willingness to implement a demo project 1 3 5 Readiness to share/disseminate their experience, and the 2. 1 5 10 conducive circumstances Readiness of the community leader to implement a demo 3. 1 3 5 project Sense of community ownership and the overall atmosphere 4. 1 3 5 among the community residents 5. Existence of relevant human resources 1 3 5 Existence of public facilities/buildings, and their technical 6. 1 5 10 conditions (physical state) Feasibility and accordance of suggestions from the 7. 1 5 10 communities with Project's objectives 8. Positive recommendation of Marzpetaran 1 3 5 Maximum score 55
The basis for determining the scoring weights for community needs assessment phase two was the fact that phase two assessments should have higher weights because the circumstances of the communities favourable for the demo projects would be assessed. Therefore, it was decided to set the scoring weights twice as high compared to phase one, i.e. 55 cumulative scores against 27.5 scoring weights. In total (summing up phase one and phase two), the highest that a community could score would be 82.5.
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Attaching importance especially to question 2, ”Readiness to share/disseminate their experience, and the conducive circumstances” question 6, ”Existence of public facilities/buildings, and their technical conditions (physical state)” and question 7, ”Projects proposed by the communities”, higher scoring weights were set for these as compared to the other questions (see Table 2 above). Additionally, it was decided that after summing up the results of the phase two focus group discussions, in case of equal scores, preference should be given to the communities from different sub-regions. The concrete suggestions by the communities were discussed, and, in the end, the potential project implementation structures were considered and photographed, to clarify their actual technical conditions (for example, see Figure 2. The kindergarten building of Ashotsk). The technical conditions of these structures were essential at the time of the selection of the projects, because the project would not be effective in buildings in need of considerable repair. Most importantly, the Project has no mandate for such performing such work.
Figure 2. The kindergarten building of Ashotsk
2.2.2 Summary results after the second phase of community needs assessment – short-listed communities
The summary results of focus group discussions are provided in Table 3.
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Table 3․ The scoring weights collected by the communities in the two phases of community needs assessment
Scoring Scoring Ranking by Ranking by Total Community after phase after phase order sub-region scoring one two Akhuryan sub-region
1 1 Vahramaberd 49.0 19.0 68.0 2 2 Akhurian 42.0 21.5 63.5 3 3 Mayisyan 28.0 20.0 48.0 4 4 Keti 24.0 20.0 44.0 Ashotsk sub-region
5 1 Ashotsk 49.0 17.5 66.5 6 2 Tsoghamarg 26.0 19.0 45.0 7 3 Bavra 28.0 16.0 44.0 Amasia sub-region
8 1 Byurakn 47.0 18.0 65.0 9 2 Amasia 35.0 21.5 56.5 10 3 Aregnadem 33.0 17.0 50.0 11 4 Meghrashat 26.0 16.5 42.5 12 5 Bandivan 24.0 15.5 39.5 Artik sub-region
13 1 Pemzashen 44.0 18.0 62.0 14 2 Lernakert 43.0 19.0 62.0 15 3 Nor Kyanq 43.0 18.5 61.5 16 4 Panik 37.0 19.5 56.5 17 5 Spandaryan 30.0 19.5 49.5 18 6 Mets Mantash 31.0 18.5 49.5 19 7 Arevshat 26.0 22.0 48.0 20 8 Hayrenyats 26.0 15.5 41.5 Ani sub-region
21 1 Jrapi 47.0 16.5 63.5 22 2 Gusanagyugh 47.0 16.0 63.0 23 3 Maralik 26.0 23.0 51.0
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24 4 Lanjik 31.0 17.0 48.0 25 5 Shirakavan 28.0 17.0 45.0 26 6 Aghin 28.0 18.5 44.5 27 7 Dzorakap 26.0 16.5 42.5 28 8 Lusaghbyur 24.0 18.5 42.5
After summarising the results of phase two and also taking into account the scoring weights of phase one, the communities scoring over 60, i.e. 73% of the maximum possible 82.5 in two phases were selected as “favourable” ones to establish demonstration sites based on green energy and energy efficiency(see Annex 4 for the detailed results of phase two for each questions as well as Annex 5 for a detailed narrative assessment of the evaluated communities). It is important to notice that it has been ensured that at least one community was selected from each of the 5 sub- regions of Shirak region, which is relevant inasmuch as each sub-region has specific features; additionally, spreading the experience will be more effective if at least one demo location is established in each sub-region.
These nine preliminary selected communities are as follows: Akhuryan sub-region Vahramaberd- 68.0 scoring weights, 82.4 % of the maximum possible; Akhuryan – 63.5 scoring weights, 77.0 % of the maximum possible; Ashotsk sub-region Ashotsk - 66.5 scoring weights, 80.6 % of the maximum possible; Amasia sub-region Byurakn - 65.0 scoring weights, 78.8 % of the maximum possible; Artik sub-region Pemzashen - 62.0 scoring weights, 75.2 % of the maximum possible Lernakert - 62.0 scoring weights, 75.2 % of the maximum possible, Nor Kyanq - 61.5 scoring weights, 74.5 % of the maximum possible; Ani sub-region Jrapi - 63.5 scoring weights, 77.0 % of the maximum possible, Gusanagyugh - 63.0 scoring weights, 76.4 % of the maximum possible. The final selection of the demo locations will be made in the third phase after performing the feasibility calculations of the suggested technologies. For this, the suggestions on projects made during the focus group discussions with 28 communities were taken into account.
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3. PHASE 3: ASSESSMENT OF FEASIBILITY OF PROPOSED DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
As a result of the needs assessment survey of Shirak marz communities’ resources and needs, the target communities were revealed, where demonstration projects, aimed at construction, replication and dissemination of technological systems based on renewable-energy sources, will be implemented. For the final selection of demo locations, feasibility calculations of the suggested technologies need to be conducted.
3.1. PROPOSED TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS To identify the technologies for the demo projects in the selected communities, the suggestions on projects made during the focus group discussions, which are provided in Annex 6 for each of the 28 communities individually, were taken into account. An overview of all suggestions is provided in Annex 7. The grouping and analysis of the data of the suggestions made by the communities resulted in 40 suggestions most of which are related to installing heating systems with solar water heaters in various communities. The first three suggestions having scored highest are as follows: 1. hot water supply and heating with solar water heaters for the community municipality, kindergarten (preschool), school, culture house, sports hall, library, medical point, greenhouse: 23 communities (or 82.1 % of 28 communities having held a focus group discussion) and 43 structures,; 2. street lighting with RES technologies: 17 communities (or 60.7% of 28 communities having held a focus group discussion). 3. construction of solar irrigation system (pushing upwards irrigation water by solar energy) in 6 communities (or 21.4% of 28 communities having held a focus group discussion).
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS OF FINALLY SELECTED TARGET COMMUNITIES
The technical and economic feasibility review of the short-listed communities and proposed projects resulted in the selection of the following communities and pilot facilities: 1. Gusanagyugh community, where solar water supply system will be installed; 2. Jrapi community, where 2.5-3 kWh solar photoelectric mini station operating parallel (synchronized) to power transmission grid will be installed; 3. Byurakn community, where "Solar fruit dryer - Hot water supply - Partial heating” combined system will be installed; 4. Pemzashen community, where thermal insulation of common areas of a multi-apartment building will be implemented;
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5. The Resource Centre in Gyumri, where "smart house" system will be created and energy- saving measures will be implemented; 6. Ashotsk community, where hot water/heating and PV combined system will be installed; 7. The Resource Center in Gyumri, where “Cool storage – Warm House” system will be created; 8. Akhuryan community, where solar heating system with self-power supply will be installed.
3.2.1. Solar water supply system
The system is intended for pumping drinking / irrigation water from wells or valleys, with the use of electrical energy produced by photovoltaic panels. Description of the system The system, by means of the well pump (1) and through the pipeline (4) and sleeves (3), drives the water to the storage tank (19). Storage pool can be used instead of the tank. The system of 6 solar batteries that serves as a primary energy source for the solar water supply system is mounted on the support (7). In case of application of this technology, it is intended to use solar batteries with 3 kW nominal capacity. Through the charging regulator (16), the solar panels pre-charge the batteries (17).
The minimum voltage and amount of charge in the battery(ies) is ensured with the help of a control microcontroller (12). The operational voltage of the well pump is 220 V, which is provided by the inverter block (11) (Also, hybrid inverter can replace 11 and 12 junctions). Pump feeding is performed through the special water-proof wire (2). (5) is the protective lid and hanger for the well pump.
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The proposed system will have a well pump with nominal capacity of 0.75kW, which will provide about 50 litres of water per minute (3 m3 per hour), on average (depending on the season) will provide about 15-20 m3 of water per day.
Justification for application in the Project The needs assessment revealed that in the community of Gusanagyugh of Shirak that since soviet times, there is a 140-meters deep drilled well. The latter has not been operated since 2002, as the cost of electricity to run the pump was high and besides the village has been connected with a pipeline from "Ghazanchi" water source. The area surrounding the deep well is convenient to establish an orchard. Hence, the community administration and community residents proposed to establish an orchard, which will be irrigated with the water pumped out from the well. The income derived from the orchard will be used by the farmer’s group. At the same time, members of socially vulnerable families will work in the orchard and be paid from proceeds. In the months of the year when is not the irrigation season, the electrical energy produced by the system will be used for community and social purposes, particularly for lighting the community area. The orchard to be established will be about 2 ha, and at least employment of 4 people will be ensured. The system will produce annually about 4,500 kilowatt*hour of electricity (220,000 drams). Starting from the fourth year of establishment of the orchard, total cash revenues each year are expected in the amount of about 4-5 million AMD, and for each subsequent year until the 10th year will grow by about 1 million AMD per year.
3.2.2. 3 kWh photovoltaic station operating parallel (synchronized) to power transmission grid
The system is intended to produce electrical energy through solar energy operating parallel to the transmission grid. The system will support needy families in the village. Description of the system The solar photovoltaic stations, which operate in parallel with the transmission network, are intended for transmission of electrical energy generated by solar system to the industrial grid. This approach creates an opportunity to accumulate the precious energy produced by photovoltaic systems and not to accumulate the valuable energy produced by photovoltaic systems in storage batteries (causing environmental problems) for future use. In this case, the generated electricity by means of network inverters transforms to variable voltage frequency of 50 Hz. During its operation, the produced electricity is transmitted to the grid, and its quantity is fixed by two-side electricity meter. This means that if in the circuit before connection to the grid there is a load, the meter records the positive or negative differences of transformed electrical energy at the exit of the power consumer and inverter. The latter is due to the power differences consumed by the power consumers and generated at the exit from the inverter.
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It can be said that there are no issues related to the installation of these systems, as the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia currently discusses the issue of legal regulation of parallel operation of these systems and electricity transmission network.
Justification for application in the Project The needs assessment revealed that in the community of Jrapi of Shirak marz, the population gets drinking water from deep wells by means of 40 kW pumps. Potable water provision, supply of the residents and payment collection process is performed by the village administration. The community meetings coincided with the rise of electricity prices. During the meetings with the mayor and village administration, the mayor revealed that due to increase of electricity prices, and in order to ensure water supply service, they are forced to increase water prices by 4-5 AMD/m3. At the same time it was noted that there are needy families in the village, and the village administration provides drinking water to them for free, at the expense of their own revenues. Given this situation, it is proposed to install a photovoltaic station in one of the community
Needs Assessment Report Page 21 of 49 Project: Green Energy for Green Socio-Economic Progress buildings (for which the municipality pays the electricity bill), and synchronize with the transmission grid, resulting in expenditure savings. The saved money will be used to ensure full and free water supply to the 4-6 needy families of the village. This technology and the proposed mechanism of application create an opportunity to demonstrate the use of "green energy" that at the same time solves the social problem of the community. This model has a great potential in terms of replication, since in many villages of Armenia, particularly in Ani district of Shirak Marz, this problem is still urgent. The system will produce annually about 4,500 kilowatt*hour of electricity (equal to 220,000 drams based on current average energy costs).
3.2.3. Combined system: "Solar fruit dryer - Hot water supply - Partial heating" The convective solar dryer is intended for drying of fruits, vegetables, berries, herbs and other edible plants, and during the non-operational periods the dryer serves to provide hot water and heating. Description of the system
The primary energy sources are the 3 pressure collectors operating with the 30 solar vacuum tubes in the system. The dryer represents a wooden double-layer box with metal base, to which 100-150 kg of fresh fruit can be loaded. It is possible to simultaneously connect the system to the hot water supply and heating systems, for partial heating of the community administration building and hot water supply (e.g. for a shower public unit).
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The capacity of the System is 450 litres - 150 litres each. The storage tanks of the collectors are equipped with a 1.7 kW electric heaters, which enables to use the system during sunless days, and if necessary 24-hour/day mode.
Justification of application during the implementation of the Project Byurakn community of Amasia district of Shirak Marz, in addition to livestock breeding and crops farming, also engaged in horticulture. There is a community-based organization "Byurakn Rural Women Council", which is engaged in the production and sales of various agricultural products. During community meetings, and as a result of needs assessment, it became clear that among RE and energy-efficient technologies, it would be expedient to install a solar dryer in Byurakn. It would be possible to use it as a dryer, hot water supply and heating system. During the community meetings, the village mayor expressed the readiness for introduction of this technology. He promised to provide a room / space for installation of the dryer support construction of a heating system operated with this system. Also, by using the community funds, a communal shower unit will be constructed. The dryer will be mainly managed by the women’s council, but be accessible to all local residents. Besides drying fruits and berries, the dryer will be used for drying medicinal herbs, which are quite common in the community. 6400 kW*h of thermal energy will be produced annually. By using this dryer, at least 1-1.5 tons of dried fruit can be produced annually. The annual income will be equal to about 1,000,000 AMD per year.
3.2.4. Thermal insulation of common areas of a multi-apartment building
The objective of thermal insulation of buildings is to reduce heat loss during the cold season of the year and in case of outside air temperature variations, provide a relative stable temperature in the rooms during the day. By applying effective insulation materials, it is possible to substantially reduce the thickness of building envelopes, as well as reduce their mass and thus reducing the consumption of construction materials and energy.
Types of insulating materials
Foam plastic Foam perlite Justification of application during the implementation of the Project
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During the 6 months heating period, the multi-apartments residential buildings in Pemzashen community of Shirak marz are heated mainly by individual gas stoves installed in each apartment. Energy efficiency of multi-apartment buildings is very low not only because of this heating mode, but also due to large amount of heat loss from various parts of the building, especially from entrances, staircases, doors and windows, ceilings and roof. Very often, the buildings lack even entrance doors and windowpanes in the indoor communal areas. This leads to a unnecessary consumption of fuel, mainly gas. On the one hand, this negatively impacts on the social condition of the population, while on the other hand it contributes to climate change at both local (“waste” heat) and global levels (greenhouse gases emissions). Also it affects the microclimate of apartment units, and safe operation of the building. Calculations made by other specialized agencies (e.g. the United Nations Development Programme) have shown that in the 30- 60 year old apartment buildings that have not undergone capital renovation (such as the buildings Pemzashen), heat losses are up to 25% (source: GEF SGP Country Programme Strategy for Armenia). Energy efficient windows and doors will be installed in the Pemzashen demonstration building (24 apartments, 92 residents), porches will be constructed at the entrances, and thermal insulation of the roof will be carried out by mineral wool insulation. As a result of the project, about 7,500 kWh of thermal energy will be saved annually (300,000 drams) benefitting 92 residents/beneficiaries. In Pemzashen there are 23 similar multi-apartment buildings which can replicate the same approach for saving energy.
3.2.5. "Smart house" system
"Smart house" system is an engineering system for homes and office, which is managed and controlled remotely by information technologies through building parameters such as temperature, lighting, humidity, emergency warning and so on.
The description of operation of the system The “Smart house” is a system, which is being managed and controlled remotely by information technologies. At the same time, these systems are beneficial to respond to questions of energy efficiency, being able to integrate renewable energy sources as well as other energy- efficient technologies. One of the most important objectives of the system is to exert proper control and maintenance of a building with the aim to most effectively and at the same time conveniently control energy resources.
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Their control is carried out through microprocessors, which can be operated via the Internet. In the 'Smart' house systems, there exist even and discrete situational management problems. Subject to even control are rooms or buildings temperature, humidity, light level and other parameters, and subject to discrete control are natural gas and water flow shut offs in emergency situations and other similar parameters. Feasibility of application of the system in the project The project implementing parties will apply the 'smart house' system in the newly established Green Technologies Resource Centre in Gyumri, which is equipped with a variety of renewable energy applications and designed as an information and technology platform for green energy and thereby will also serve as a tool for best practices dissemination and demonstration site for visitors for “smart” devices. The centre will be equipped with "Arduino" microprocessor including remote control via Internet. The Centre will be equipped with various sources of renewable energy and will be reconstructed with the use of energy efficient technologies.
3.2.6. Solar water heating system with autonomous power supply
Solar hot water systems are designed to get hot water for households’ sanitary needs. Solar hot water systems, depending on local features and climatic conditions are constructed in different ways. Hot water supply and heating system with solar water heaters is being constructed with dual- loop modality in cold sub-regions, the structural scheme of it is shown below:
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The system consists of the following main components: 1. The solar collector - a device designed to absorb solar radiation and transfer of thermal energy to the fluid passing through the device. 2. Heat exchange contour, continuous path, through which moves the heated liquid in the system. 3. Control device, is designed to control and operate the solar thermal system. 4. Circulation pump – through which the fluid circulates in the system. 5. Heat exchanger is a device designed to effect heat transfer between two physically isolated fluids. 6. Accumulation tank - is a container for storing the heated water. The solar collectors are connected with the heat exchanger through the pipes. When the water temperature in the tank is lower than the temperature of the collector, the control device turns on the circulating pump and through circulation in the heat exchanger the water in the tank is gets hot. This is regulated by the control device, operating due to the temperature difference between the tank and the collector. For the electric-powered equipment of the system, particularly for power supply of 2 circulating pumps and the microcontroller, it is envisaged to equip the system with 500 watts nominal / peak capacity of solar photovoltaic panels. Photovoltaic solar power subsystem is designed to transform solar to electrical, and provide the electrical part of the system.
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The subsystem consists of the following main components: 1. Photovoltaic panels, which directly convert the solar energy to DC. 2. Inverter, a device that converts the DC produced by photovoltaic panels into 220 V AC. and feeds the system. In the system, the electrical energy is used to operate the control device and circulating pumps. 3. Battery is intended for accumulation of electric energy, to be used in non-solar time.
Feasibility of application of the system in the project In Ashotsk community, being located in the cold zone, the heating season lasts about 8 months a year, resulting in greater energy consumption. Given the fact that the kindergarten, where the system is planned to be installed, uses extra energy for water heating for sanitary needs, with additional cost incurred. During the discussions with the community leader it was agreed that the reduced energy cost due to application of RES technology, can be used to solve social problems, particularly the kindergarten will save about 20,000 drams monthly. Due to these savings, 4-5 children from disadvantaged families will attend kindergarten free of charge.
3.2.7. “Cool Storage – Warm House” System
These are combined technological systems, by means of which the inefficient outcome/product of one technological process is utilized as a useful component for the second technological process. In particular, it refers to the households or production units (enterprises), for which heating and cooling processes are necessary in daily operation. Such production units are: milk processing, production of dry fruits, storage of fruits, berries and vegetables; and other similar enterprises. This type of enterprises, during traditional mode of operation, use cooling facilities for cooling needs, the generalized structure / scheme of which is given below:
(1) is the compressor, (3) is the condenser which accumulates the inefficient “warm” energy being removed through the air ventilator (5). (4) is the cooling regulation system, and (2) is the system for utilization of useful “cool” energy. In the refrigeration systems, the heat generated in cooling process is not used efficiently; moreover, we spend more electric energy to remove it to the
Needs Assessment Report Page 27 of 49 Project: Green Energy for Green Socio-Economic Progress external environment. Actually, here we have the amount of thermal energy that is not used (“waste heat”). In production units and houses, different types of energy carriers are used for heating and to produce hot water. In similar units, in order to utilize the inefficient thermal energy resulting from cooling, it is recommended to use a heat pump for heating and hot water supply, for which as a primary heat energy is either the positive potential of external air or positive potential of ground water. In the proposed system, it is necessary to combine heat pump and cooling unit, and the amount of “inefficient” heat, produced due to the work process, is utilized by the heat pump. As a result of this action, the efficiency of the heat pump is significantly increased, and the inefficient outcome of one system becomes useful. Due to application of these systems, electric power consumption (both for cooling or heating and hot water supply) is reduced by about 50-70% depending on the season and specifics of the unit/facility.
Feasibility of application of the system in the project The “Armenian Green Technologies Centre”, in order to ensure its sustainability after completion of the project, constructed a solar fruit dryer (funded by UNDP/GEF small grants program). During the summer months, production of dried fruit will be carried out at the Centre for income generation. In the process of dried fruit production the fresh fruits (raw material), as well as finished produce need to be preserved by refrigeration. The elaborated by us "cool storage – warm house" system completely solves the above problem, since the required temperatures are ensured both for preservation of raw materials and finished produce (+4C) in the first circuit, and fruit drying process (+50-60C), generated in the second circuit. Due to the use of this technology (saved gas or electricity), the cost of finished product will drop at least by 30-40%, which is about 200 drams per kilogram of finished product.
3.2.8. Solar photovoltaic power station and increase of energy efficiency of lighting system
The system is designed to provide part of the electrical energy required for Akhuryan community kindergarten. This system has a nominal power of 1.5 kW, and equipped with 6 pcs. 250 W capacity of photovoltaic panels. The solar panels are installed under 30 angle to the horizon towards south. Solar energy through photovoltaic panels is transformed to electrical energy/DC. The generated electrical energy by means of hybrid inverter is transformed to 220 V, 50 Hz AC, and Is being used for both consumption and battery charging. The battery charge is being used during sunless period, and the required amount of energy is being taken automatically from the network in case of discharge. On average, the system will produce 150-200 kWh of electricity per month. The system has the following scheme:
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Feasibility of application of the system in the project The needs assessment revealed that the lighting system of kindergarten of Akhuryan community requires the issue of modernization. Consequently, replacement of lighting fixtures of kindergarten with energy efficient lamps, at the same time provision of energy needs through photovoltaic power station will be implemented. This solution will make the kindergarten almost self-sufficient regarding electricity. During the discussions with the community leader it was agreed that the reduced energy cost due to application of RES technology, can be used to solve social problems, particularly the kindergarten will save about 20,000 drams monthly. Due to these savings, 4-5 children from disadvantaged families will to attend kindergarten free of charge.
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ANNEX 1. Questionnaire OF COMMUNITY Needs Assessment Phase ONE
Community...... Region: ...... Shirak Marz
1. Geographical and climatic conditions of the community 1.1 Geographic position (altitude a.s.l., availability of freshwater springs) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1.2 Climatic conditions (the highest temperature in summer, the lowest temperature in winter, number of sunny days) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Distance from marz centre ……….km 3. Condition of the roads from marz centre to community (describe in details): asphalt-paved ……….km, Condition: good ...... average ...... bad ...... pebbly ……….km, Condition: good ...... average ...... bad ...... ground (earth road) ……….km, Condition: good ...... average ...... bad ...... inter-community roads (describe in details): asphalt-paved ……….km, Condition: good ...... average ...... bad ...... pebbly ……….km, Condition: good ...... average ...... bad ...... ground (earth road) ……….km, Condition: good ...... average ...... bad ...... 4. Registered and actual number of residents, demographic composition Registered: ______Actual: ______Number of households: ______Demographic composition: 0-5 years: ______6-18 years: ______19 – 60 years: ______Over 60 years: ______Among actual residents number of: women ...... , men ...... , 5. Number of workers according to their main field of employment Public and municipal workers ………… Educational Institutions workers ………… Public Health Institutions workers ………… SMEs workers ………… Involved in agricultural activities ………… Migrant / seasonal workers ………… Other ………………………………………………………………………………….
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6. Appraisal of actual social situation, poverty rate ……..people are registered employees, ……..people engaged in farming or animal husbandry ……..people included in the poverty family benefit system: 7. If there are community institutions (CBOs, NGOs, farmers associations, etc.) active in your community, please state their names, number of members and type of organisation (informal or registered, NGO, farmers association, etc.) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. Previous project-implementation experience of the community. Please provide a brief description of all projects implemented in the last 10 years: name of project, type of project, field of activity, funding sources / donors, share of the community input, total budget, etc. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. Currently ongoing community development programs/projects (state, public and private). Please provide a brief description of ongoing projects in your community: name of project, type of project, field of activity, funding sources / donors, share of the community input, total budget, etc. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. Actual 2014 budget of the community ...... AMD, of which total administrative costs...... AMD 11. Existing community facilities/buildings: Please state below which public buildings are in use or are planned to be used, their technical conditions (physical state?) and annual energy consumption (kWh). Rural Municipality Administrative Building …………………………………………………………… House of Culture ………………………………………………………………………………………… Public school ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Kindergarten ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Ambulatory or first-aid unit ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Other ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Present situation of energy supply of the community: Is the energy supply stable? (yes/no) If interruptions happen, then in what frequency? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Gas supply situation: if the community is connected to gas supply system, then how many households are subscribed? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12. What energy carriers the residents use as fuel? Liquid gas
Firewood
Dung
Kerosene, oil
Other (specify)...... 13. Community's willingness to invest in renewable energy technologies (such as biogas generation, solar energy, solar irrigation and water distillation systems) Yes / No If yes, then please specify financial, material and other resources ready to invest / provide by the community: Financial ……………… AMD Materials (list) ………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Labor (list by professions) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14. Please list the three main issues/problems of the community: 1. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. What innovative ideas do you have in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energies (excluding solar hot-water supply and photovoltaic lighting systems). Write not more than half a page. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Thank you very much for your participation!
The project “Green Energy for Green Economic Progress” is funded by the European Union and the Austrian Development Cooperation and implemented by Hilfswerk Austria International in partnership with the Armenian NGOs “Development Solutions Institute” Foundation, “Biosophia”, “Ferti” and “Third Nature”.
Needs Assessment Report Page 32 of 49 Project: Green Energy for Green Socio-Economic Progress ANNEX 2. SCORING WEIGHTS OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE OF COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE ONE 1. Geographical and climatic conditions 3. Condition of the roads 4. Registered and actual number of 5. Number of 6. Appraisal of 7. Existence of of the community residents, demographic composition workers actual social community 1.1 Geographic 1.2 Climatic according to their situation, poverty institutions position (altitude conditions (the main field of rate (CBOs, NGOs, a.s.l., availability highest employment/ farmers of freshwater temperature in 2. Distance from engagement associations, etc.) springs) summer, the marz centre from marz centre demographic intra-community Actual / existing lowest to community composition temperature in winter, number of sunny days)
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Up to Up to more up to 5% Up to 300 Asph. Asph. 300 above 60, above do not 0 0 than 0 1 0 1 0 0 registere 1 0 1500 m sunny Bad Bad inhabitan % 10% exist 50km d days ts 300 – 5-10 % 1500 - 300 - 40-50 Asph. Asph. 500 0.5 0.5 1 2 0.5 2 19-60, % 0.5 5-10% 0.5 registere 2 existent 1 1700 m 320 days km Average Average inhabitan d ts 500 – above 1700 more 30-40 Asph. Asph. 1000 10% meters 1 1 2 3 1 3 0-18, % 1 up to 5% 1 3 than 320 km Good Good inhabitan registere high ts d 1000 – Pebbly/g Up to 2000 3 round, 0.5 4 30km inhabitan Good ts Pebbly/ 2000 gr. inhabitan 0 5 Average, ts or bad more
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Definition Score Definition Score Definition Score Definition Score Definition Score Definition Score Definition Score Definition Score Definition Score Definition Score no 0 no 0 none 0 none 0 none 0 none 0 none 0 not 0 there 0 not 0 experie investm stable isn't ready nce ent plan some 1 there is 1 there is 0.5 there is 0.5 there is 0.5 there is 0.5 there is 0.5 stable 0.5 there is 1 ready 0.5 experie an nce investm ent plan has rich 2 experie nce
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ANNEX 3. SUMMARY RESULTS of COMMUNITY Needs Assessment Phase ONE
4. Registered 11. Present and actual situation of 1. Geographical and 3. Condition of number of 10. Existing community energy climatic conditions the roads residents, facilities/buildings supply of the of the community demographic community,
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Total Weight Score Weight Total 1.1 ofsprings) a.s.l.,availability freshwater 1.2 lowest temperature in temperature the summer, days) insunny of number winter, centre 2. from marz Distance to centre fromcommunity marz intra Actual / existing Demographic engagement 6.of Appraisal a farmers NGOs, (CBOs, community 7. ofinstitutions Existence associations, etc.) ofcommunity the 8.implementation experience project Previous development(state, programs 9. ongoing community Currently public priv and Building Rural Municipality Administrative House of Culture PublicSchool preKindergarden / Ambulatoryfirst or Power is supply stable situation Existencegas of/ supply to energy renewable in willingness 12.invest Community's technologies 5. Number of workers according to their main field of main field their employment/ to 5.ofaccording workers Number Akhuryan subregion
1. Akhuryan 0.5 0 3 3 0 5 0.5 0.5 1 1 2 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 21.5
2. Mayisyan 0.5 0 3 3 0 4 0.5 0 2 1 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 20 3. Qeti 1 0.5 3 3 0.5 4 0.5 0.5 1 0 2 1 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 20 4. Vahramaberd 0.5 0 3 3 0.5 4 0.5 1 1 0 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 19
5. Bayandur 0.5 0 3 3 0.5 3 0.5 1 1 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 15 6. Aygabats 0.5 0 3 2 0 3 0.5 0.5 2 0 1 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0 0.5 0.5 0 15 7. Akhurik 0.5 0 3 3 0.5 4 0.5 0.5 1 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0 15 8. Marmashen 0.5 0 3 3 0 3 0.5 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 15 9. Hovit 0.5 0 3 3 0 3 0.5 1 1 0 0 1 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0 15
10. Arapi 0.5 0 3 1 0 5 0.5 0 1 0 1 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 15
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1. Tsoghamarg 1 0 3 3 0.5 3 0.5 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0 19
2. Ashotsq 1 0 2 1 0 5 0.5 0 1 0 2 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 17.5
3. Bavra 1 0 1 2 0.5 3 0.5 0 1 1 2 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 16
4. Zuygaghbyur 1 0 2 3 0 3 0.5 0.5 1 0 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 14
5. Krasar 1 0 1 3 0 3 0.5 1 1 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 13.5
6. Musayelyan 1 0 3 2 0 2 0.5 0 1 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 11
7. Pokr Sepasar 1 0 2 2 0 1 0.5 0.5 1 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 10.5
8. Salut 1 0 3 2 0 1 0.5 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 10
9. Kaqavasar 1 0 2 1 0 1 0.5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0 10
10. Dzorashen 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0 8 Amasia subregion
1. Amasia 1 0 3 3 0 5 0.5 0 1 1 2 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 21.5
2. Byurakn 1 0 3 2 0 3 0.5 0.5 3 1 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 18
3. Aregnadem 1 0 2 3 0 4 0.5 0.5 2 0 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 17
4. Meghrashat 1 0 3 3 0 2 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 16.5
5. Bandivan 1 0 3 2 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 1 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 15.5
6. Hovtun 1 0 3 2 0 1 0.5 0.5 1 0 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0 12
7. Aghvorik 1 0 1 2 0 1 0.5 0.5 1 0 1 1 0 0 0.5 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 10.5
8. Alvar 0.5 0.5 1 3 0 1 0.5 0 1 0 0 1 0.5 0 0.5 0 0 0.5 0 0 10 Artik subregion
1. Arevshat 1 0 3 2 0.5 5 0.5 0.5 3 1 2 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 22
2. Spandaryan 1 0 3 3 0.5 4 0.5 0.5 2 0 1 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 19.5
3. Panik 1 0.5 3 2 0 5 0.5 1 2 0 1 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 19.5
4. Lernakert 1 0 2 2 0.5 4 0.5 1 1 1 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 19
5. Nor Kyanq 0.5 0 3 3 0 4 0.5 1 2 0 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 18.5
6. Mets Mantash 1 0 2 3 0.5 5 0.5 0.5 1 0 1 1 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 18.5
7. Pemzashen 0.5 0 2 3 0.5 5 0.5 0.5 2 0 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 18
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9. Hovtashen 0 0 3 3 0 1 0.5 0.5 3 0 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0 0.5 0.5 0 13.5 Ani subregion
1. Maralik 1 0 3 3 0.5 5 0.5 0 2 1 2 1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 23
2. Lusaghbyur 0 0 3 3 1 3 0.5 1 3 0 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 18.5
3. Aghin 1 0 3 3 0 3 0.5 1 1 1 2 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 18.5
4. Shirakavan 0 0 3 3 0 3 0.5 0.5 2 0 1 1 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 17
5. Lanjik 0.5 0 2 3 0 4 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 17
6. Jrapi 0.5 0 2 2 0 4 0.5 0 3 1 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 16.5
7. Dzorakap 1 0 3 3 0 4 0.5 0.5 1 0 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 16.5
8. Gusanagyugh 0 0 3 3 0 3 0.5 0.5 1 0 1 1 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 16
9. Getap 1 0 3 3 0.5 3 0.5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 15 10. Haykadzor 0 0 2 3 0 2 0.5 0 2 0 1 1 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 14.5
11. Qaraberd 1 0 2 2 0 4 0.5 0.5 1 0 0 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 14
12. Ani Pemza 0 0 1 3 0 2 0.5 1 2 0 0 1 0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 13
13. Haykasar 0.5 0 3 3 0 1 0.5 0.5 1 0 1 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0 0.5 0.5 0 12.5
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ANNEX 4. SUMMARY RESULTS OF COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PHASE TWO 1. Willing of 2. Willingnes 3. 4. The 5. Human 6. 7. 8. Weight Weight Total the to extend/ Willingness overall resources Availability Proposed Positive Scores of Scores Weight Community disseminate of atmosphere of public projects recomme the II of the I Score experience and Community and sense of facilities / ndation Phase Phase favorable leader community buildings of Community circumstances ownership and physical Marzpeta
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List Number List Number by subregion Akhuryan subregion 1 1 Vahramaberd 3 10 5 3 3 10 10 5 49 19.0 68.0 2 2 Akhuryan 3 10 3 3 3 10 5 5 42 21.5 63.5 3 3 Mayisyan 3 5 5 3 3 5 1 3 28 20.0 48.0 4 4 Qeti 1 5 1 3 3 5 1 5 24 20.0 44.0 Ashotsq subregion 5 1 Ashotsq 3 10 5 3 3 10 10 5 49 17.5 66.5 6 2 Tsoghamarg 3 5 5 3 3 5 1 1 26 19.0 45.0 7 3 Bavra 3 5 5 3 3 5 1 3 28 16.0 44.0 Amasia subregion 8 1 Byurakn 3 10 3 3 5 10 10 3 47 18.0 65.0 9 2 Amasia 3 10 3 3 3 5 5 3 35 21.5 56.5 10 3 Aregnadem 3 5 5 3 3 10 1 3 33 17.0 50.0 11 4 Meghrashat 3 5 3 3 3 5 1 3 26 16.5 42.5 12 5 Bandivan 3 5 3 3 3 1 1 5 24 15.5 39.5 Artik subregion 13 1 Pemzashen 5 5 3 3 3 10 10 5 44 18.0 62.0 14 2 Lernakert 5 5 3 5 5 5 10 5 43 19.0 62.0 15 3 Nor Kyanq 5 5 3 5 5 10 5 5 43 18.5 61.5 16 4 Panik 3 5 3 3 3 5 10 5 37 19.5 56.5
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ANNEX 5. DETAILED EXPLANATION of COMMUNITY Needs Assessment Phase TWO Community Description/Explanation Akhuryan subregion Vahramaberd Higher weight scores are given to the proposals that refers to establishment of a greenhouse mainly functioning by means of solar energy, with necessary conditions for implementation and greater opportunities for demonstration. There is a possibility of applying "Water-water" type of heat pump, which is an innovation in the rural communities of Shirak Region. Akhuryan Physical conditions of current public buildings and the opportunity of dissemination of community expertise were scored high, though the community has not expressed any project having potential of demonstration. All suggestions are related to already existing/operating systems in Shirak Region of the Republic of Armenia. The proposals are set out in Annex 6. For example: Greenhouse heated through solar water heaters, adjunct to community’s any kindergarten (for the children of three kindergartens). In case the community has an innovative project idea, it has a rather great potential to implemented successful projects. Mayisyan There were no attractive suggestions. In the frames of suggestions made the practice of dissemination is not sufficient compared to the other similar projects. In particular, heating project of the kindergarten was not productive as there is more than one building, and large and long corridors are joining the buildings to each other. Qeti There were no attractive suggestions. In the frame of suggestions made the practice of dissemination is not sufficient compared to the other similar projects. For the grant sub-projects the community may be a possible grantee. Ashotsq subregion Ashotsq One of the suggestions, i.e. hot water and partial heating of the kindergarten was rather favourable in regard to expertise dissemination and productivity as the kindergarten is in a new renovated building (83 children), the building is situated on the international road of Armenia-Georgia that has a good visibility from the road. Bavra Public buildings that were suggested to implement the project need to be renovated. The heating proposal for the community centre was not efficient and innovative from the point of view of the project. Tsoghamarg Public buildings that were proposed for the implementation of the project need to be renovated; besides the buildings would not be favourable for demonstration. Amasia subregion Byurakn Proposalwas appreciated and rated highly as the village already has an established council by the women. Members of the council are already ready to use it and the solar heating dryer may become an additional income for the un-provided society of the community. The proposals are set out in Annex 6. In case of capacity development and initiative skills development of the Women
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Council long-term and sustainable outcomes can be expected. Amasia Motivation of the head of the community as well as the community itself was very low. Suggested projects had very low efficiency. Aregnadem Further exploitation of the suggested projects need to meet range of issues. Heating of the school will not be efficient as it is located in three different buildings. This was the main justification it was given low rates. Meghrashat Motivation of the head of the community as well as the community itself was very low. Suggestions as demonstrative were not attractive. Limited land of the community is an issue because of the location near the state border. Bandivan There was no rather interesting proposal suggested. Even in case of the proposals made, capacity of dissemination of the practices was limited compared to the other similar proposals. Artik subregion Lernakert The community is well-organized and by the support of the community budget they managed to implement improvement of the community, lightening and other projects. The motivation among the administrative leaders and population of the community is very high to implement useful work in the community. They are going to invest their resources in the projects. There is a necessity to choose the best option among their proposals, are set out in Annex 6. Nor Kyanq The community is well-organized and developed. There is a modern school in the community where all community institutions are located. The school and the mentioned institutions are managed by specialists. There is a great possibility that projects implemented in this community will be successful.
Pemzashen The village has 23 blocks of flats. This is one of the main reasons that the suggested project of insulation of the public usage area of one of these blocks of flats will be very effective from the point of view of practice dissemination. Proposal has a large potential of practice dissemination as more than 1/3 of the RA population live in such kind of buildings of low energy efficiency built in Soviet times. Spandaryan The proposal lacks opportunities of practice dissemination. Besides the proposal is technically difficult to implement and the efficiency would be low. The proposals are set out in Annex 6. Panik There were no notable proposals. In the frames of the suggested proposals opportunity of practice dissemination was rather limited compared to the other similar proposals. The village is known for their orchards, thus proposals on fruit production could be considered for the small grants (the second stage of the Project). Mets Mantash There were no notable proposals. In the frames of the suggested proposals opportunity of practice dissemination was rather limited compared to the other similar proposals. Community kindergarten could become a beneficiary for a grant sub-project. Arevshat Motivation of the community and head of the community was rather low. There were no notable proposals. In the frames of the suggested proposals opportunity of practice
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dissemination was rather limited compared to the other similar proposals. Hayrenyats There was no structure in the community or other building that would suit for the installation of renewable energy systems. Motivation of the community was very low. Ani subregion Gusanagyugh The proposals was to exploit drinking water from a pit by the support of a pump using solar energy. The current proposal regarding the daily regulating reservoir has a great opportunity for dissemination. The community has the commitment to explore the condition of the deep well,. Jrapi Proposals of exploiting underground water for drinking purposes by the support of pump that works using solar energy will pump water to the daily regulating reservoir and has a great potential of expertise dissemination. Water supply costs will be cut due to the project. It was suggested to build a photovoltaic facility in the village. With the produced electricity, the administration of the village will compensate drinking water bills of the costs of socially needy families. Beneficiary families and compensation amount will be decided by the Community Council. Lanjik There was no rather interesting proposal suggested. In case of proposals made, opportunity of dissemination of the practice was limited compared to the other similar proposals. Shirakavan Proposals made for the demonstrative areas were not efficient as practice dissemination opportunities are very few compared to the other similar proposals. Maralik Public buildings on the basis of which were made project proposals need capital renovation. Therefore, implementation of a project would be rather risky. Aghin There was no rather interesting proposal suggested. In case of the proposals made opportunity of dissemination of the practice was limited compared to the other similar proposals. Luysaghbyur Motivation of the head of the community was rather low. Notable disagreement was between the head of the community and community members. There were no attractive proposals. Proposals made had limited opportunities of practice dissemination. Dzorakap There was no rather interesting proposal. In case of the proposals made opportunity of dissemination of the practice was limited compared to the other similar proposals.
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ANNEX 6. SUGGESTIONS MADE DURING THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETINGS BY THE COMMUNITIES ON APPLICATION OF RES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES
Vahramaberd community 1. The greenhouse construction by creating a rural cooperative in advance. 2. Solar power supply for the community centre. 3. Application of RE technologies for street lighting.
Akhurian community 1. Greenhouse heated through solar water heaters, adjunct to community’s any kindergarten (for the children of three kindergartens). 2. Hot water supply and partial heating for the kindergartens. 3. Production of electricity through photovoltaic panels on community buildings. 4. Solar hot water supply for the community’s sports school shower unit. 5. Solar heating of the club and the library. 6. Heating of the community’s swimming pool through the solar system. 7. Street lighting through energy saving lamps. 8. Community buildings lighting through energy efficient lamps. 9. The installation of traffic lights and road signs based on solar energy.
Mayisyan community 1. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters of kindergarten of the community. 2. Street lighting through LED lamps. 3. Installation of lighting system of the playground built by the SPFA project. (There is a self-made solar water heater on the roof of one community house)
Keti community 1. Solar water heaters for heating of the municipality building. 2. Street lighting with LED lamps. 3. Construction of irrigation system for newly planted trees, lifting irrigation water 20 meters by solar energy.
Ashotsq community 1. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters of newly renovated kindergarten of the community. 2. Solar water heaters for heating the community centre. 3. Solar water heaters for heating the library. 4. Solar water heaters for heating the art school which needs repairing.
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Bavra community 1. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters of community’s events hall which needs repairing. 2. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters of community centre. 3. Hot water supply through solar water heaters for newly built playground’s summer shower unit. 4. Street lighting with LED lamps.
Tsoghamarg community 1. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters for the events hall. 2. Street lighting with LED lamps.
Byurakn community 1. Organizing and production of dried fruits through solar water heaters, for members of women’s council and socially vulnerable families. 2. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters for sports hall.
Amasia community 1. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters for kindergarten and sports school. 2. Lighting by a photovoltaic panel the shepard’s shack, located in remote pastures.
Aregnadem community 1. Heating through solar water heaters of the 3 separate school premises. 2. Heating through solar water heaters for milk collection unit and women’s council building. 3. Construction of milk pasteurization system run on solar energy. 4. Street lighting with LED lamps.
Meghrashat community 1. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters in medical centre. 2. Heating through solar water heaters for house of culture. 3. Hot water supply and heating of school and kindergarten. 4. Street lighting.
Bandivan community 1. Solar water heaters for heating the building of the community centre. 2. Street lighting with LED lamps.
Lernakert community
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1. Solar hot water supply and heating for school, kindergarten or house of culture through solar water heaters. 2. Construction of a station for filtering drinking water with the help of renewable energy technologies. 3. A greenhouse with heating system in it which attached to the kindergarten. 4. Solar power station for socially disadvantaged residents utility needs. 5. Small HPP on the drinking water pressure main. 6. Public shower unit with solar water heaters. 7. The irrigation of newly planted garden through solar pump. 8. The sign entering the village and the night lighting of the church building.
Nor Kyanq community 1. Hot water supply and heating through renewable energy technologies for school kindergarten and sports hall’s shower unit. 2. Biogas generation from septic pit. 3. Device for distillation of water. 4. Solar power supply for school, kindergarten and shower for sports hall. 5. Street lighting.
Pemzashen community 1. Hot water supply and heating for the kindergarten through solar water heaters. 2. Water quality improvement system through renewable energy technologies. 3. Solar heating in village Municipality. 4. Energy saving/efficient street lighting. 5. Insulation of multi-apartment building’s common areas.
Spandaryan community 1. Hot water supply and heating through solar water heaters for house of culture under capital renovation. Hot water supply and heating of the Municipality and medical checkpoint through solar water heaters (the building needs major repair). 2. Irrigation of the near-the-houses lands through solar pump (the irrigation system is for the whole community. Water will be lifted from 5 -15 meters) and the same system to be used for street lighting. 3. Application of renewable energy technologies to improve the quality of drinking water.
Panik community 1. Hot water supply and heating of the kindergarten (90 children) through solar water heaters (due to insufficient it operates 9 months per year). 2. Hot water supply and heating school and health centre through solar water heaters. 3. Street lighting.
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4. Investment of renewable energy technologies for improving the quality of drinking water (solar ozonator etc.). 5. Solar dryer for the agricultural association (since the village has a great resource of local fruit but problems of selling). 6. Distillation equipment for vodka from local fruits through renewable energy technologies.
Mets Mantash community 1. Hot water supply and heating the kindergarten through solar water heaters (70 children) at present, due to heating problems it operates 9 months. 2. Street lighting. 3. Hot water supply and heating of school. 4. Heating the Municipality and club through solar heaters.
Hayrenyats community 1. Heating through solar water heaters the house of culture or Municipality 2. Street lighting.
Arevshat community 1. Heating through solar water heaters the Municipality, hall and “Art and Crafts house” located in the same building. 2. Hot water supply and heating of the kindergarten. 3. Power supply of the shepard’s shack in the 10 km remote camp. 4. Solar power supply for pump station (capacity of 75 KW) for irrigation network. 5. Improving the quality of drinking water through renewable energy technologies.
Gusanagyugh community 1. From existing deep well (13m), lifting of water into daily regulating reservoir. 2. Hot water supply and heating of kindergarten through solar water heaters. 3. Hot water supply and heating of the obstetrical through solar water heaters.
Jrapi community 1. Street lighting by LED lamps. 2. Partial power supply to the pump of drinking water through photovoltaic panels. 3. Constrcution of 2.5-3 kWh solar photoelectric mini station operating parallel (synchronized) to power transmission grid.
Lanjik community
1. Hot water supply and heating of kindergartens through solar water heaters. 2. Street lighting through LED lamps.
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3. Heating of community centre through solar water heaters.
Shirakavan community 1. Street lighting through LED lamps. 2. Heating with solar water heaters of Municipality, medical centre and post office located at the same building.
Dzorakap community 1. Reducing of energy bills through improvement of power supply system. 2. Heating of school through solar water heaters. 3. Heating of the Municipality, medical centre and club through solar water heaters.
Maralik community 1. Hot water supply and heating of kindergarten, school and hospital through solar water heaters.
Lusaghbyur community 1. Solar power supply system for disadvantaged families (30 families). 2. Solar drip irrigation system the upper districts. 3. A greenhouse to provide vegetables for community residents.
Aghin community 1. Hot water supply and heating of school, medical centre through renewable energy technologies. 2. Energy supplying for school and medical centre through solar system. 3. Construction of a dam for water storage. 4. Street lighting through renewable energy technologies.
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ANNEX 7. SUMMARY ANALYSIS OF SUGGESTIONS MADE DURING THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETINGS WITH THE COMMUNITIES Number of ## Suggestion suggested communities
1. Street lighting through renewable energy technologies 17 2. Hot water supply and heating of kindergarten through solar water heaters 13 Heating the community centre, club (house of culture) and the building of the 11 3. library through solar water heaters
4. Heating the school through solar water heaters 8 5. Heating the building of municipality through solar water heaters 7 6. Hot water supply and heating the medical centre through solar water heaters 7 7. Construction of irrigation system by lifting irrigation water through solar energy 6 8. Water quality improvement system through renewable energy technologies 4 Greenhouse heated through solar water heaters, adjunct to community 3 9. kindergarten
10. Hot water supply and heating of sports hall through solar water heaters. 3 11. Solar power station for socially disadvantaged residents utility needs 3 12. Construction of solar greenhouse 2 13. Solar water heating of an art school 2 Hot water supply and heating of ceremonies/events hall through solar water 2 14. heaters
15. Production of dry fruit through solar water heaters 2 16. Lighting by a photovoltaic panel the shepard’s shack, located in remote pastures 2 17. Solar power supply for a kindergarten, and shower unit of the sports hall 2 18. Insulation of multi-apartment building’s common areas. 1 2.5-3 kW.h solar photoelectric mini station operating parallel 1 19. (synchronized) to power transmission grid
20. Solar power supply for a community centre 1 21. Power/electricity generation in community buildings through photovoltaic panels 1 22. Hot water supply for shower of the sports hall 1 23. Heating of the community centre through solar water heaters 1 24. Solar heating of community’s swimming pool 1 25. Lighting of community buildings through energy-saving lamps 1 26. Installation of solar traffic lights and road signs 1 27. Lighting of community playground 1 28. Solar hot water supply system for summer shower unit of playground 1 29. Construction of milk pasteurization system working through solar energy 1 30. Heating the milk collection factory and women’s council building through solar 1
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water heaters
31. Drinking water treatment station through renewable energy technologies 1 32. Small HPP on the drinking water pressure main 1 33. Public shower unit through solar water heaters 1 34. Production of biogas from septic pit 1 35. Water distillation device 1 Distillation equipment of vodka from local fruits through renewable energy 1 36. technologies.
37. From existing deep well (13m), lifting of water into daily regulating reservoir 1 38. Hot water supply and heating of hospital through solar water heaters 1 39. Drip irrigation of household plots 1 40. Construction of a dam for water storage 1
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