LED street lighting systems installed in Armenia border villagesNovember 24, 2015 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have once again collaborated for the benefit of rural communities in Armenia. In the framework of the Alternative Energy Project, a street lighting system with 37 LED lights has been installed in border villages of Gnishik and Mozrov in Vayots Dzor province, just 1 km away from Nakhijevan border. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, FPWC Founder Ruben Khachatryan, Head of Gnishik community Ara Levonyan and community residents attended the event. With a population of 250, Gnishik community includes Mozrov and Gnishik villages and is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage and unique nature. Despite the significance of the location as a tourist and cultural center, part of the community had never had street lighting, with the other part bereft of outdoor lighting for around 30 years. The environmentally friendly and energy-efficient LED lights will reduce energy costs by up to 80%. Outdoor lighting will be provided from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am in summer, from 6:30 pm to 12:00 am in winter, and all night long on holidays. LED bulbs are efficient and durable, lasting much longer than the regular ones. Addressing the audience, Yirikian said the project aims to make the border village residents' lives more comfortable. The FPWC and VivaCell-MTS welcome the use of latest technologies in environment protection initiatives, promoting nature conservation, energy efficiency and community development. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |