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SILESIAN WATER CLUSTER, POLAND
BEST PRACTICES AND NEEDS Jarosław Kania
President, The Silesian Waterworks Plc, POLAND, Katowice
Coordinator Silesian Water Cluster
Energy for Water –Water for Energy
CONFERENCE
Towards an energy positive water sector:
challenges and opportunities for innovation in the European Regions
Commitee of Regions, Brussels, Belgium
18 June 2012
is the company which deals with intaking, treating, storing and sales of potable water for over 3million inhabitants of the Silesia Industry District and partly for the malopolskie
voivodeship.
Górnośląskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów S.A.
The Silesia Waterworks Plc., Katowice, Coordinator of Silesian Water Cluster
The amount of water we produce per day in our two big plants and nine water treatment stations is nearly 450 thousand cubic meters.
A system of an over 900 km water main network with pipelines diameter of even 2000 mm places us among the biggest waterworks in Europe.
In case of failure or natural disaster we, as the only ones in region, are able to supply water to the opposite end of Upper Silesia.
Nine network reservoirs of total capacity of 374 thousand cubic meters gives us the possibility of fast and flexible response to critical situations.
The reservoirs are not only used as a storage of potable water in case of failure but also stabilize the pressure in the water supply network. Furthermore, we minimize the effects of failures and damages of technical equipment thanks to central control system.
Extent of operating of the Silesian Waterworks PLc. – over 4300 km2
Water for the consumer is a product of the best quality.
In our company water is treated
using modern methods and
processes. Besides classic
coagulation and filtration on sand
filters we also use ozonization and
filtration on activated carbon.
Thanks to it,
our product has the required quality:
physical-chemical, bacteriological
and organoleptic.
System based on inter-reservoir transfers and the use of
the latest technologies of water treatment makes the
possibility of efficient delivery of water with parameters
fulfilling the requirements of the European Union.
All continous production processes need energy Silesian Waterworks PLc. is one of the bigger energy consumer in the
region. Total annual requirement of electric energy is over
110 000 MWh and over 30 000 MWh of thermal energy
The Silesia Waterworks Plc. due to the area of its
activity, undertook the mission to create
the Silesian Water Cluster
The purpose of this undertaking is the mutual cooperation, through gathering not only of the water supply & sewage enterprises, but also the scientific & research entities, higher education institutions and local governments, which work for the benefit of the branch, in order to create conditions for development of these institutions and to work out a joint policy pursuant to the National Development Strategy.
Creation of the Cluster.
On 26th June 2007, during a meeting which was held in in
Goczałkowice, Silesian enterprises from the water supply branch,
local governments, higher education institutions and scientific &
research facilities, based on a Cooperation agreement, created
Silesian Water Cluster
First such a cluster in Poland.
Support for the Cluster.
The initiative to create the Silesian Water Cluster was
supported by: prof. dr hab. Jerzy Buzek - the Chairman
of the European Parliament
National Water Management Authority in Warsaw,
Marshall Office of the Silesian Voivodeship
National Voivodeship Sanitary Inspector in
Katowice.
Silesian Voivodeship Office
Silesian Water Cluster Cluster was establish for the
participants to conduct common activities and projects for:
• faster and better development of enterprises,
• higher productivity,
• more efficient operating effectiveness,
• increase of entrepreneurship,
• more flexible organization of work,
• bigger ability to create innovations,
• joint utilization of machinery,
• development of human resources and bigger utilization of its professional knowledge,
• bigger effectiveness in influencing the regional authorities and public institutions,
• better acquisition of extra funding from the EU funds,
• significant position of the company on the domestic and foreign market.
Key Members of the Silesian Water Cluster:
I. Big water & sewage enterprises - 11
II. Higher education institutions - 4
III. Local and regional government entities - 7
IV. Other institutions and SMEs – 43
Today there ara 65 Members of SWC
Vision of the Silesian Water Cluster.
• The Silesian Water Cluster is a network of partners which will skillfully and effectively face all challenges related to protection of water resources, water supply, constant monitoring of its quality and reduction of sewage waste.
• Thanks to a comprehensive cooperation of enterprises and research & development institutions in application of new technological solutions in our regional water & sewage system, we are the leading center that provides the best knowlage and technologies
Strategic areas of the Silesian Water Cluster
I. Providing the recipients with best quality water,
according to the customers’ expectations.
II. Water supply safety.
III. Balanced approach to water resources and natural
environment.
IV. Implementation of projects based on renewable
energy sources.
The Silesian Water Cluster together with Cluster`s coorrinator Silesian
Waterworks Plc whilst implementing the provisions of the Regional
Development Strategy "SILESIA 2020" identified possible opportunities
for the use of renewable energy for our own and others needs
Silesian Water Cluster Analysis of renewable energy
sources in the water sector in Silesia Region
Energy audits of technological processes in Silesian
Waterworks Plc is co-funded by NFOŚiGW in Warsaw
Functioning of Silesian Waterworks Plc. is very complexed and inter-
related. It consists of large number of interacting plants, water treatment
plants, reservoirs and pump stations. Energy audits are conducted in a
complex system, which scope will cover 10main objects. Silesian
Waterworks Plc. takes the advantages to carry out energy audits of
technological processes in order to save energy, converted to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, which in the next step will allow to carry out
investment activities aimed at improving energy efficiency, reaching
ecological and economic effects.
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Energy audits of technological processes
in water sector
Renewable, environment and human friendly sources of
energy are essential aspect of the policy of sustainable
development of the country and the Silesian Province.
They help to protect natural environment and conventional
energy resources, promote regional development and
stimulate creation of new jobs.
Silesian Water Cluster & Silesian
Waterworks PLC. common projects
The new cluster`s iniciative :
Establishment of new eco-enterprise
Eco-Energy Silesia Plc.
Fields of activities of the new cluster`s entrprise:
1. Energy production by the recycling of the savages in the energy renewable
processes.
2. Heat and energy infrastructure management among the whole Silesian
Waterworks Holding using the best achievement techniques.
3. Renewable sources technologies implementation into the Silesian
Waterworks Holding, i.eg. solar and photovoltaic technologies, water and
wind renewable energy technologies.
All activities are undertaken due to the motto:
Nature and Man - friendly co-existence
Renewable sources of energy
The way to economise traditional
fuel and energy consumption
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Potential of surface water as a
source of energy depends on two
main factors: flow rate and difference
of levels. This potential in case of the
Company is rather small because of
little land slope. These resources
may be split into two groups:
Resources provided by water
courses and water reservoirs
Resources provided by main
gravitational water pipelines.
Renewable Energy from the water
Project of construction small hydro plants
Small hydro plants
Silesian Waterworks Plc. took actions to establish small
hydro plants by using enormous resources of flowing water
in the rivers and dams.
The definition of a small hydro project varies but
a generating capacity of up to 5 megawatts (MW).
Silesian Waterworks Plc. has a masterplan to built
10 small hydro plants for total generating capacity to
1,5 MW in the next 2 years
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Small hydro plant localized in water treatment plant
Maczki on Biała Przemsza river
First small hydro plant will produce energy using existing weir on the river. For now it is
beeing desined, but the predicted amounts of the energy produced by the plant varies
around 79,56 kW, that gives production of energy at the level of 696,95 MWh/year.
Investment cost is estimated at 3 800 000 PLN (950 000 €), but it is possible to gain co-
funding of 50% of costs from local founding WFOŚiGW in Katowice.
24 Helical turbine
View of the Biała Przemsza river and the weir
Small hydro plant localized in water treatment plant
Będzin on Czarna Przemsza river
The design concept of this
hydro plant is also based on
energy of flowing water through
the weir. Generating capacity is
about 22,5 kW, which gives
197,14 MWh/year of produced
energy. Investment cost is
estimated at 1 450 000 PLN
(362 500 €), and it is also
possible to apply for 50% co-
funding from WOŚiGW in
Katowice.
25 Isometric view of the weir
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Small hydro plant localized in water treatment plant
Maczki on Sztoła river
Weir fitted with a water turbine
The hydro plant is the smallest
one in terms of quantity of
energy produced. Generating
capacity is about 10,3 kW,
which gives 90 MWh/year of
produced energy. Investment
cost is estimated at 2 961 664
PLN, (740 000 €) again
possible co-funding of 50% of
the project budget.
Renewable Energy from the Earth
Geothermal energy- heat pumps
It comprises, inter alia, geopressure energy, energy of dry hot rocks and
geothermal energy accumulated in subterranean waters. Currently, the
Company is using power generated by heat pumps in WTP's Łazy and
Bibiela for its own needs (heating of premises).
Operation of the foregoing WTP's is based on subterranean water
sources. Abyssal water will be used for heating of industrial facilities in
the following divisions of the Company :
• WTP Miedary – is currently using coal-fired boiler
• WTP Zawada – is using gas-fired boiler house
Renewable Energy from the Sun
Solar energy
Technologies of conversion of solar radiation energy using solar collectors
have the best chance of fast development within a short period of time.
Climate conditions demonstrate very uneven distribution of solar radiation
within a year. Therefore, solar energy may be used by the Company in
combination with e.g. heat pumps. Possibilities to use this energy source are
very large because solar collectors may be installed on the roofs of
manufacturing bays, and these objects are usually of large surfaces,
sometimes amounting to few thousand square meters.
Project I: „The solar power station installation in the
facility belonging to Silesian Waterworks based on
photovoltaic panels as electricity supply sources for the
water distrubition system for the Silesian Province” –
Generating capacity0,35 MW
The scope of the project covers the erection of the solar power station installation based on
photovoltaic panels in the facility of OSM Czarny Las aiming at gaining an emergency supply
source for the water distribution system’s facilities in Silesian Waterworks in order to reduce the
costs of electricity supply and the emission of CO2 as well as to reduce other air pollutions
emitted by traditional energy sources. Financing of the project is participated by the European
Union from the Regional Development Fund in the frames of the Operational Regional Programme
for the Silesian Provine for the years 2007-2013
Finances:
1. Project budget: ~ 4 780 000 PLN (~ 1 200 000 €)
2. UE co-funding: ~ 3 340 000 PLN (~836 000 €)
Project II: „The solar installation in the Dziećkowice Water
Treatment Plant in Imielin” Generating capacity 0,9 MW
The scope of the project covers the erection of the solar power station installation based on
photovoltaic panels in the facility of the Dziećkowice Water Treatment Plant aiming at gaining
an emergency supply source for the water distribution system’s facilities in Silesian
Waterworks which would resulted in the reduction of electrical energy supply as well as
reduction of CO2 emission and other pollutions emitted by traditional energy sources.
Finances:
1. Project budget: ~ 11 930 000 PLN (~ 2 980 000 €)
2. UE co-funding: ~ 8 240 000 PLN (~ 2 060 000 €)
The biggest such project in the region !
Project III: „The solar heating installation in 27
facilities belonging to GPW S.A. in the Silesian
Province” Generating capacity 0,25 MW
The scope of the project covers the erection of the solar installation for
heating utility water in 27 facilities of GPW S.A. aiming at cost reduction and
reduction CO2 emission. Financing of the project is participated by the
European Union from the Regional Development Fund in the frames of the
Operational Regional Programme for the Silesian Provine for the years
2007-2013
Finances:
1. Project budget: ~ 3 800 000 PLN (~ 950 000 €)
2. UE co-funding: ~ 2 650 000 PLN (~660 000 €)
Renewable Energy from the Wind
Wind energy
Silesian Province is located in rather unfavourable wind power zone,
nevertheless, the use of this power source should be also considered.
Following sites held by the divisions of Silesian Waterworks are the
most suitable for this purpose:
- WTP Goczałkowice (plant area: 416 159m²)
- WTP Dziećkowice (plant area: 482 108m²)
- WTP Maczki
- Water reservoirs: Goczałkowice, Kozłowa Góra
- Main Water Network Division Mikołów (plant area: 152 711m²)
- Main Water Network Division Pszów (plant area: 48 287m²)
There is a plan to built wind farms based on the medium size wind
turbins in 6-7 localizations
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Silesian Water Cluster & Silesian Waterworks Plc. Cooperation towards an energy positive water sector
Thanks to cooperation between SWC & Silesian Waterworks Company
invests a lot in Human Capital. In 2011 Silesian Waterworks Plc. project
was recommended for financial support from European Social Found
(ESF). The co-funding is spent for human capital improvement for over
400 company employees. The project establishes the organization of over
100 training courses and seminars (ie. foreign language courses,
management training, seminars on new technologies that can be applied
to the waterworks industry also in area of the energy efficient
processes and new possible energy sorces like solar, PV,
geothermal and wind energy, improvements in basic computer skills
and specialization training and others)
Finances:
1. Project budget: ~2,5 mln PLN (~604 000 €)
2. UE co-funding: ~1,5 mln PLN (~362 000 €)
Silesian Water Cluster`s projects
Silesian Water Cluster applied for UE co-funding in UE Silesian Regional
Program UE co-funding is applied for:
1. Cluster development,
2. Conferences for all cluster members,
3. Business meeting between all cluster members as well as between
cluster members and other companies,
4. Cluster economic missions,
5. Cluster expansion.
Finances:
1. Project budget: ~874 000 PLN (~211 000 €)
2. UE co-funding: ~743 000 PLN (~179 000 €)
cooperation and exchange of technological projects in water puryfication
and utylization of sewage sludge with biogas producion and energy
cogeneration
INTERCLUSTER BUSINESS MEETING – Silesian Water Cluster and Catalan Water Partnership,
Barcelona.
Examples of Intercluster`s cooperation
Cooperation between the company SISLTECH, the member of
Catalan Water Cluster and District Water Supply and Sewerage in
Sosnowiec – member of Silesian Water Cluster,
IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED CONTROL PLATFORM
to optimize the biological removal of nutrients in the wastewater treatment
plant Radocha II with saving energy during the technological proces
Examples of Intercluster`s cooperation
Wastewater Solutions Group GmbH
is a partner in fields of System sewage plant with continuous
process 500 PE with low level of using of energy
Examples for cooperation with Firms from Austria and Poland
Companies –members of Silesian Water Cluster
Examples of internacional cooperation
Cooperation beetwen members of Cluster
and Euro-Centrum. Euro-Center the
first office building built in passive
Science and Technology Park in
Katowice Ligota.
It will be packed with the latest technical
equipment and reduce energy
consumption. Businesses with
scientists will be able in that place
conduct joint research and
development projects in the area of
energy conservation and renewable
energy sources in buildings.
Other examples of projects based on renewable
energy sources and energy effectivenes:
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The Company together with Silesian Water Cluster is applying for UE co-
funding to create the
„Enwironment -Water-Air Technologies Center – Nature
for Mankind” Science and Technology Park
In this field we’re planning to cooperate with companies and science involved in
developing of the new technologies supporting waterworks industry.
Innovations achieved as a result of the cooperation are being implemented by
the Silesian Waterworks Plc. And other waterworks.
Finances (estimated):
1. Project budget: ~40 mln PLN (~10 mln €)
2. UE co-funding: ~20 mln PLN (~5 mln €)
Silesian Water Cluster & Silesian Waterworks Plc.
Future projects
Cluster makes plans for the future to become real by: • organization of training courses, water forum,
conferences to develop professional knowledge,
HYDROINTEGRATION
CONFERENCE
WATER FORUM in Siliesia
• ECONOMIC MEETING IN AUSTRIA,
• taking part in the economic congresses to solve financial
problems of water and sewage management,
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC CONGRESS, Katowice.
• making of integration events for members of Silesian
Water Cluster to establish professional and social
contacts.
Winter Skiing Competition
of Cluster’s Waterworks Companies.
Silesian Water Cluster’s
Sailing Cup,
We all are connected with Water
and Energy
The Silesian Waterworks PLc in Katowice celebrites
130-th anniversary
of existence in this year
1882-2012
Thank you for attention.
Jarosław Kania,
President of Silesia Waterworks PLc.,
Coordinator of Silesian Water Cluster.
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