Project co-financed through the EEA Grants 2014–2021

“An Investment in a Smarter and More Efficient Future“

Project supported by funds granted through the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014–2021, within the framework of the “Energy Programme in Romania” – Call 3: Increased capacity for renewable energy supply – Other renewable energy sources (RES), Priority Area “Renewable Energy”.

Project title: “An Investment in a Smarter and More Efficient Future”
Project code: 2019/104.222
Beneficiary: COMELF SA, Bistrița, Romania

Press releases

  1. Project start press release
  2. Project completion press release
  3. Project photo gallery

General objective of the project

The objective of the project is to increase the energy efficiency of our company by adopting an innovative photovoltaic system, capable of generating up to 990.00 kWp, and to improve the company’s environmental position on the market, in line with its internal strategy.

Project value

  • Total project value: EUR 684,850.00
  • Non-reimbursable financial assistance: up to EUR 350,000.00
  • Non-reimbursable co-financing intensity:
    • 55.3360% for the investment component
    • 0% for consultancy services and dedicated studies

Project implementation

  • Place of implementation:
    Bistrița-Năsăud County, Bistrița Municipality, 4 Industriei Street, Romania
  • Project duration:
    The project was completed by 30 June 2021

Expected results

  • Number of new installations for renewable energy production (photovoltaic): 1
  • Estimated annual reduction of CO₂ emissions (in tonnes of CO₂ equivalent): 548.40 tonnes/year
  • Number of jobs created: 1
  • Electricity generated from other renewable sources, including solar energy: 1,200 MWh/year

Additional information

Contact person: Pop Mircea Viorel
Position: Deputy General Director / Project Manager
Phone: +40 745 654 136
E-mail: pop.mircea@comelf.ro

Funding programme information

For detailed information about the funding programme, please visit:
https://www.innovasjonnorge.no/en/start-page/eea-norway-grants/Programmes/reneweable-energy/romania-old/romania-energy/renewable-energy-subpage/res-calls/