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Today, Sunday, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh announced a program to provide 17 schools in various regions of the Kingdom with cell systems, solar heaters and heating systems, within the framework of the Royal Initiative for heating public schools, implemented by the Renewable Energy and Energy Rationalization Fund in the Ministry.
Minister Al-Kharabsheh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund, said in a press statement that the ministry has issued bids that include implementing measures related to energy rationalization and renewable energy in these schools to achieve the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II to provide a suitable classroom environment for students, through the completion of heating or cooling work, or both together. , where the electrical load is covered by the installation of renewable energy systems (photovoltaic cells) on the roofs of school buildings.
He pointed out that the bids are part of a program implemented by the Renewable Energy Fund, which has so far included 128 schools in various governorates of the Kingdom by providing these schools with energy-saving heating and cooling units, solar-powered water heating systems and installing a solar cell system to cover electrical loads and general maintenance work, in order to achieve the program's vision in Providing an appropriate learning environment for students in schools.
The program also includes the implementation of accompanying awareness campaigns for teachers, students and parents of students to train them on the various project facilities related to energy conservation and conservation methods, as well as raising awareness of the working mechanisms of solar cell systems, with the aim of spreading knowledge and stimulating the use of these facilities.
Regarding the description of the project according to the bids, Director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Rationalization Fund Rasmi Hamza said that the project includes design, supply, installation, connection, operation, maintenance and testing of renewable energy systems, and energy efficiency systems (separate air conditioning units, and solar heaters) for government schools.
The project works also include interconnection with the electricity network of the relevant electricity company, maintenance for a period of three years, and any other works (electrical, mechanical and civil), required to implement the project according to the rules. The relationship and the relevant technical specifications in addition to the relevant municipality / secretariat requirements, and a comprehensive maintenance guarantee for all executed works for a period of three years from the date of initial receipt.
(Petra)