Alternative Energy Project brings more street lighting to rural areasSeptember 24, 2016 - 14:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have summed up the results of another joint program implemented in the framework of the Alternative Energy Project. An outdoor lighting system, consisting of 54 LED lamps, has been installed in Amrakits community of Lori province. As a result of the implemented project, two main streets of the community have been provided with a street lighting system stretching about 1,900 meters. General Engineer and Project Manager Martin Maralchyan, VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, head of Amrakits community Arthur Nerkararyan and residents attended the launch of the system. The environmentally friendly and energy efficient LED lights will reduce outdoor lighting costs by up to 80%. Outdoor lighting will be provided from 8:00 pm to midnight in summer, and from 6:00 pm to 11:00pm in winter. On holidays, street lighting will be provided all night long. LED bulbs are efficient and durable, and last much longer than the regular ones. “Creating solutions for environmental protection and applying them in real life is among the top priorities on the agenda of the world’s developed countries,” VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian said. “The caring attitude towards nature and the denial of consumerism are important criteria for measuring the level of consciousness of a person, a nation, or a country. The usage of alternative energy sources, apart from its financial benefits, is a huge step towards a more responsible and civilized lifestyle.” The use of latest technologies in environmental protection initiatives promotes 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |