The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS successfully implemented a joint project in Berdavan community of Tavush province.

In the framework of the joint Alternative Energy Project, a solar heating system was installed in the village kindergarten, 1 km away from the state border.

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, founder of FPWC Ruben Khachatryan, head of Berdavan Ararat Gabrielyan, as well as the community residents attended the launching event.

“The use of solar energy has so many advantages that it would be unwise not to use this clean and everlasting source,” Yirikian said. “The installation of a solar heater in the kindergarten will not only reduce expenses on electric energy, but will also have educational impact: from an early age, children will understand the importance of having a responsible attitude towards nature, searching for optimal solutions, learning about the efficiency of using advanced and innovative technologies.”

With approximately 3.600 inhabitants, Berdavan community’s kindergarten houses more than 100 children. Since the 90s, the kindergarten has been heated by wood stoves, which are dangerous for children.

The solar water heaters installed in the kindergarten are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. This system will reduce heating costs by 50-60% in winter, with hot water to be provided all year round.