1. THE SUSTAINABLE COMPANY Development of entrepreneurship in vocational education Leonardo Project Second Meeting Tenerife – February 2013 Spanish team presentation

2. There is some aid for the installation of the hot water production panels. Q-a What type of aid and subsidies are granted in your country for alternative energy sources?

3. There are some requirements for this aid. To prove the economic sufficiency. To prove the technical viability of the installation.

4. Q-b. Calculate the cost of the PV system as outlined in Comenius Q.5) above. Include the panels as well as any other elements required for proper operation. Functioning layout consumption in AC Charge controller DC to AC converter consumption in DC batterie Photovoltaic panel

5. Q-b. Calculate the cost of the PV system as outlined in Comenius Q.5) above. Include the panels as well as any other elements required for proper operation. UdDescriptionPriceTotal (€) 2 Polycrystalline, Photovoltaic panel, power 240w, 37 V, for connection to network, 60 cells, anodized aluminium frame, dimensions 1652x994x46mm, with connection terminals installed. 473,75 947,50 2 Structure for fixing to the roof. Made of reinforced aluminium of 5 and 3 mm thick. Degree of inclination 30 °. High resistance to corrosion and saline environments. Highly resistant structure. Installed 98,44 196,88 1 Charge controller, MPPt, 60 A, voltage from 12 to 60 VDC, programmable, automatic battery voltage detection, 128 days of data logging, 5 year warranty, installed. 754,00 1 Set of batteries mark Tudor Exide, comprising 6 cups 2 V. (12 V), with 367 Ah capacity, suitable for solar applications, including connection cables, installed. 919,00 1 DC to AC converter, power 1400W, performance 90%, input voltage of 12 V, digital display, overvoltage protection, auto overload and high temperature, including connection terminals, installed 402,99 Total3.220,37 BUDGET

6. Q-c. Calculate the cost of installing a solar powered hot water system in a 100 m 2 dwelling house for 5 people. Functioning layout

7. Q-c. Calculate the cost of installing a solar powered hot water system in a 100 m 2 dwelling house for 5 people. UdDescriptionPriceTotal (€) 2 Solar collector of 2.16 m2 of surface, brand AMCOR AM 2120, copper tubes of 16/29 mm, frame in anodized aluminium, tempered solar glass, insulation in expanded polyurethane foam of 30 mm, outward connection, completely installed according to regulations. 649,61.299,20 2 Structure to withstand collector. Manufactured with 5 and 3 mm of reinforced aluminum profile. Degree of inclination of 30 °. High resistance to corrosion and saline environments. Highly resistant structure. Installed. 143,84287,68 1 Steel storage tank, insulated, with heat exchanger, of 200 liters, installed according to regulations. 754754,00 1 Hydraulic system for solar thermal energy. compossed of recirculation pump, electronic solar control, balancing valve, pump, valves, thermometer, safety valve, pressure gauge, closed expansion vessel of 5l, including small material for connection and fixing. Fully installed, tested and working. 796,92 1 Electric storage-heater tank of 5 l type Saunier Duval, mod. SDC 50V, vitrified steel, to install in vertical, with protected resistance, magnesium anode, even flexible stainless steel, small material. Installed, tested and working. 344,52 1Pipes, fittings, insulation, and small auxiliary assembly material. 116116,00 Total3.598,32

8. Sustainable development (SD) refers to a mode of human development in which resource use aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come. Q-d Through what actions can sustainable development be applied in the construction of a home?

9. Sustainable development can be implemented through the following actions: -Performing construction according to current regulations regarding energy efficiency is concerned. Q-d Through what actions can sustainable development be applied in the construction of a home?

10. -Introducing additional measures such as electricity production by photovoltaic panels or wind generators. Q-d Through what actions can sustainable development be applied in the construction of a home?

11. -Adding saving lighting systems. -Giving the correct orientation to the building to maximize natural conditions. Q-d Through what actions can sustainable development be applied in the construction of a home?

12. -Using natural materials which don´t require polluting industrial processes or high energy consumption. Q-d Through what actions can sustainable development be applied in the construction of a home? -Using natural materials from the nearest environment that don´t require energy for transportation.

13. Q-d Through what actions can sustainable development be applied in the construction of a home? - Using recycled materials. -Rainwater harvesting for reuse.

14. Q-e If you were to create a sustainable construction company, in what specific area(s) would you create it? At present the construction sector in the Canary Islands is going through a bad situation.

15. The future of the sector is facing to reforms and rehabilitation oriented from the point of view of sustainability and energy efficiency. SUSTANAIBLE AND ENERGETICALLY EFFICIENT BUILDING Q-e If you were to create a sustainable construction company, in what specific area(s) would you create it?

16. Applying the regulations, with the entry into force of energy inspections. Taking advantage of the reform and renewal of the hotel sector in the Canary Islands. Q-e If you were to create a sustainable construction company, in what specific area(s) would you create it?

17. In conclusion: A company focused on reform and rehabilitation of existing buildings adapting them to the regulations in terms of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. + = Q-e If you were to create a sustainable construction company, in what specific area(s) would you create it?