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Biomass-powered boiler reduces heating costs in the kindergarten in Geamana

The kindergarten in the Geamana commune of the Anenii Noi district has reduced its heating costs by 70 percent using an innovative biomass-based system. A new boiler installed at the institution allows for the use of local renewable resources, promoting both thermal and sustainable autonomy for the community.

According to local authorities, prior to the implementation of this project, a significant portion of the local budget allocated for the development of the kindergarten was spent on heating the facility during winter. Now, over 160 children, as well as employees and educators at the kindergarten, enjoy much better thermal conditions each day without worrying about high heating bills.

The mayor of Geamăna village, Eduard Sturza, explained, "At some point, we decided we needed to be autonomous. Given that we have a lot of biological material around our locality—such as forests and orchards—we purchased a biomass boiler. We now heat the kindergarten with this biomass boiler. As a result, we no longer buy gas."

Boiler operator Vitalie Pașcan added, "If it's colder, we increase the heat; if it's warmer, we reduce consumption. Everything is controlled via an information panel where the temperature is set, and all functions are managed. The kindergarten is equipped with both biomass and gas boilers, so we can switch to gas if necessary."

Furthermore, local authorities have accessed additional projects to purchase equipment for preparing biomass. Soon, they plan to plant four hectares of energy willow as a stable source of ecological fuel.

Cristina Jizdan, the kindergarten director, remarked, "We have very comfortable conditions even in cold weather. It stays warm in the classrooms, and children often arrive in winter with just light jackets because it’s so cozy. The savings are evident."

This project has won the Moldova Eco Energetica 2024 competition, organized by the National Center for Sustainable Energy, in the category of "Best Project in the Field of Renewable Thermal Energy in Public Buildings."

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