Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan

The project envisages the introduction of energy-efficient measures through reconstruction, modernization and intelligent management of street lighting in 17 settlements on the territory of the Aytos Municipality - the town of Aytos and villages Polyanovo, Malka Polyana, Lyaskovo, Dryankovets, Karanovo, Sudievo, Cherna mogila, Pirne, Zetivo, Chernograd, Raklinovo, Chukarka, Topolitsa, Muglen, Peshtersko, Karageorgievo. Street lighting is an important factor in the life of modern human. Artificial lighting creates conditions for active activity throughout the day. Good street lighting is an important prerequisite for the safe movement of motor vehicles in the evening and at night, increasing the security, confidence and tranquility of pedestrians and limiting criminal acts. The performed energy survey of the street lighting of the municipality of Aytos shows that in the existing state of the lighting system, it doesn't provide the required sanitary and hygienic norms for illumination. The built relatively old lighting system, as well as its heavy maintenance, are the main reasons why the system doesn't fully meet the requirements of the current standard for street lighting. After the implementation of the project a high level of economy will be achieved, both from the saved electrical energy and from the saved direct costs for the maintenance of the system. The implementation of the ESM will contribute to bringing the outdoor artificial lighting systems in the municipality in line with the requirements of the standard, increasing energy efficiency, reducing harmful emissions, achieving a positive effect on the environment and improving the living conditions of the population in the municipality. According to the performed energy survey, the implementation of the investment will lead to a 79.15% saving of primary energy in the external artificial lighting system of the municipality of Aytos.