VivaCell-MTS installs solar water heating systems in villagesOctober 27, 2015 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) marked the completion and presented the outcomes of yet another project implemented in Artsvaberd community in the framework of the joint Alternative Energy Project. The initiative included installation of a solar water heating system and solar panels in the sports hall in the border village of Arstvaberd, Tavush province. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, FPWC founder Ruben Khachatryan, chief of Arstvaberd community Volodya Uzanyan and community residents attended the event. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian hailed the Alternative Energy project, which will enable the local youth to train in wintertime as well. The new system has been connected to the sports hall's heating and hot water system and includes solar water heaters with a capacity of 31.1 KW. The solar water heating system installed in the kindergarten is energy efficient and environmentally friendly. It will reduce water heating costs by 100% in summer and by up to 50-60% in winter. VivaCell-MTS will allocate additional AMD 1.5 million for purchasing and installing new windows in the gym. In 2015 VivaCell-MTS has spent over AMD 207,400,000 for the realization of the project. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |