Closing conference of the solar project in Busko Zdrój

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The conference was an occasion to discuss results of the project under which 6200 families in the Swietokrzyskie region began to use solar collectors for heating domestic water. Further 17 public utility buildings have been equipped with solar systems and additional 34 public buildings received photovoltaic systems.

Director Beltrani opened the conference and Ms Sylwia Slomiak gave a presentation on key aspects for effective support for projects aimed to reduce pollution through promotion of renewable energy. On the occasion of the conference, Mr Guido Beltrani and Ms Sylwia Slomiak, joined by representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development, visited a public hospital where solar-collectors and photovoltaic panels had been installed under the project and met with the director and students of the technical school in Busko Zdroj, which received a renewable energy demonstration system.

As part of the Swiss Contribution to the enlarged European Union, Switzerland has supported Poland with 489 million Swiss francs for promoting economic growth and improving working conditions, improving social security, improving public safety, protecting the environment and strengthening civil society and partnerships between Switzerland and Poland. Approximately 115 million Swiss francs have been assigned to supporting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources in order to improve air quality, protect the environment and prevent diseases.

Swiss-Polish Cooperation Programme (Swiss Contribution) is a part of non-returnable financial aid programme for the enlarged European Union. Beneficiary countries include Poland and 11 other EU member states which joined on 1st May 2004. Switzerland's support is an expression of solidarity with new EU member states and lays ground for stable economic and political connections with them.