A solar photovoltaic system with an installed capacity of 10 kW was installed at each of the two kindergartens, No. 2 and No. 7, in the Alaverdi community. Together these institutions serve 176 children. The annual electricity consumption across the two kindergartens will be fully covered by 24,000 kWh in average produced by solar systems. 

Kindergarten No. 7 named after"Amalia Karapetyan" hosts 103 children (4 groups). Currently, heating is provided through a centralized system, maintaining a stable temperature. According to the kindergarten's director, Sona Nalbandian, the installation of the 10 kW solar photovoltaic system will significantly reduce 
electricity consumption.

This initiative aligns with the Alaverdi Community Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan, approved by the Alaverdi Community Council in 2024, contributing to the community's efforts to lower CO2 emissions. Each solar photovoltaic system comprises from 18 solar panels mounted on the roof, a 10-kW grid inverter, and additional auxiliary equipment.

The installed systems are expected to generate annual savings of approximately 1,280,000 AMD and 9.5 t CO2eq.

The construction of the systems was undertaken as part of the "Strengthening Community Resiliance through Energy Efficiency and Low Emission Development" project. This initiative is funded by the Swedish International Development and Cooperation Agency (Sida) and implemented by UNDP in collaboration with the Alaverdi Municipality.