Solar panels installed in Georgia’s IDP settlement of Prezeti

In order to improve the living conditions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in the eastern Georgian village of Prezeti, the government of Lithuania has financed a renewable energy project and introduced energy-saving solutions in Prezeti.

Within the project a 11,6 kW solar photovoltaic system was installed in Prezeti which already powers two public buildings and a kindergarten.

Photovoltaic systems, so called solar panels convert sunlight directly into electricity and delivers electricity free of charge to the kindergarten and other public objects. The project has two advantages – generating green energy and delivering it for free”, said Deputy Economy Minister Natia Turnava who participated in the project launch ceremony with Environment Minister of Lithuania Kestutis Navickas.

Currently, 1000 people lives in Prezeti and during the winter period they consume about 200 kWh electricity, while 74 buildings have no electricity at all.

Turnava said that the Georgian government plans to implement energy efficient programmes in 2019. The plans also include powering those villages which still have no electricity.