 Armenia's Gomk community gets LED street lighting system November 28, 2015 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS concluded the 10th initiative implemented this year. In the framework of the joint Alternative Energy Project, a street lighting system with 37 LED lights has been installed in Gomk community of Vayots Dzor province. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, FPWC founder Ruben Khachatryan, head of Gomk community Mkhitar Hovhannisyan and community residents attended the event. Situated 7 km far from Nakhijevan, the community has a population of almost 300. The outdoor lighting has been one of the main problems in this village since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Now, an area covering 1300 meters - almost 60 % of the village - has been provided with energy-efficient outdoor lighting. Hailing the initiative, Yirikian said the initiative aims to instill hope and optimism towards the future. 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. 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 |  Latest news Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh.France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan.Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent. |
