The Justice Department allocates over 863,000 euros to enhance energy efficiency at the Orihuela judicial headquarters

The Ministry of Justice and Public Administration has finalised initiatives to enhance energy efficiency in the Orihuela courthouse, entailing a total investment of 863,439 euros.

The actions undertaken include the renovation of air conditioning and lighting systems with high energy efficiency alternatives, as well as the installation of a photovoltaic solar plant that facilitates the utilisation of renewable energy sources.

The Ministry aims to decrease CO₂ emissions, consumption, and energy costs to achieve optimal energy performance in the building situated in Plaza de Santa Lucía.

The investment in the new air conditioning amounts to 684,874 euros. The system comprises multiple hybrid VRF-water configurations with heat recovery for each plant, utilising R-32 as the refrigerant. Hybrid VRV systems effectively fulfil the criteria of high efficiency, decreased energy consumption, integration of renewable energies, and minimised use of refrigerant gas. This will enhance the thermal comfort experienced by users.

A new ventilation system has been installed at the headquarters, incorporating an air treatment unit (UTA) that facilitates comprehensive air treatment.

An investment of 159,996 euros has been made in the lighting work, primarily directed towards replacing fluorescent and incandescent luminaires with LED luminaires.

Furthermore, multi-sensors for daylight regulation, presence sensors, and a lighting control system for common areas with time and usage programming have been implemented. The building’s lighting level has been enhanced in accordance with current regulations, resulting in an estimated energy consumption reduction of over 50%.

The solar installation at the Orihuela courthouse includes 20 panels, each rated at 600 W, resulting in an installed capacity of 10 kW and a peak capacity of 12 kW. The project cost is €18,568.19, and it is anticipated that the energy produced will meet 16% of the building’s electricity needs, resulting in savings on conventional energy supply.