The Central Project Management Agency (CPVA), in collaboration with Bağcılar Municipality in Türkiye, marked a significant milestone in the municipality’s sustainability efforts with the successful completion of the “Bağcılar Energy-Based Mitigation Project” on March 7, 2024.
The project, supported by the “EU4 Energy Transition: Covenant of Mayors in Western Balkans and Türkiye” (EU4ETTR) initiative and implemented by grant agreement signed with Central Project management agency (CPVA).
Bağcılar Municipality successfully installed a 171.72 kWp rooftop solar power plant, generating an estimated 203.9 MWh of clean energy and preventing approximately 100,318 kg of CO2 emissions annually.
The project completion meeting marked a significant achievement for Bağcılar Municipality. During the event, Mr. Abdullah Özdemir, Mayor of Bağcılar Municipality, shared the city’s vision and plans for achieving its sustainable energy and climate goals.
Ms. Rasa Suraučienė, Deputy Director of Lithuanian Central Project Management (CPVA), congratulated Bağcılar Municipality for completing the project in record time and highlighted the project’s accomplishments and progress. Ms. Suraučienė mentioned that Bağcılar Municipality is a frontrunner in Türkiye’s fight against climate change, they one of the first implemented grant project, demonstrating strong commitment and great teamwork.
The EU4ETTR project, a multi-don`or initiative co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, plays a crucial role in supporting Türkiye and in their transition towards clean energy. The project, implemented by Central Project Management Agency (CPVA) in Türkiye and GIZ in Western Balkan countries GIZ in and, empowers municipalities like Bağcılar to implement Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAP).
During Grant ceremony also emphasized a multi-level governance platform creating via project importance for positive impact on the community, fostering continued collaboration for future sustainable energy initiatives and sharing valuable lessons learned for further advancements in sustainability efforts.
Bağcılar’s municipality new solar power plant stands as a testament to the municipality’s commitment to a greener future, paving the way for a more sustainable and environmentally conscious city.
