12.03.2012 A Seminar on “ Energy efficiency technologies in the field of construction” took place on November 21-27 at the Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund, based on which a business visit was organized to Austria from February 25 to March 4 by WIFI International Company and Armenian Association of Marketing. During the business visit the Fund specialists participated in the annual exhibition dedicated to “Energiespar Masse’’ international energy efficiency and renewable energy held in Wels (Austria).
They also visited Graz, where “Wasserwerk Andritz” solar station was presented. It was built by S.O.L.I.D.Gesellschaft fՖr Solarinstallation und Design mbH company. They visited ECO WORLD STYRIA / STENUM (Cluster Environmental technology and renewable energy/advisory and research company), as well as the “Blue Lagune” exhibition where they saw model houses consisting of prefabricated elements and containing energy efficient construction processing and technologies. They visited also Siemens AG, where they participated in the presentation on the subjects of Siemens – Real Estate and Siemens – Energy. The participants were very impressed to visit and see the Hallein – Rif/Taxach church, constructed by using new energy efficient technologies. The carpentry workshop building was just as impressive, which was completely heated by solar panels and was awarded the prize of “Global energy 2011” presentation. The building was a solar heating system with combined concrete accumulator. Specialists of relevant fields from Russian Federation were also involved in the visit. The business trip was very important both in terms of exchange of experience and further cooperation. At the end of the business visit the participants were awarded with diplomas.