The solarization project at SOS Children's Village Lekenik has been successfully completed with the commissioning of a solar power plant with a total installed capacity of 350 kW, making it the largest among SOS Children's Villages in this part of Europe. Kufner Group is proud to have participated in the implementation of this significant project alongside its partners, combining sustainability, social responsibility, and a commitment to the future of children.
In cooperation with Raiffeisenbank Croatia, the Green Energy Cooperative (ZEZ) and the Biomasa Group, Kufner Group contributed to a donation valued at €340,000, which enabled the construction of a solar power plant at the SOS Hermann Gmeiner Social Centre and the installation of solar systems on all 15 houses within SOS Children's Village Lekenik.
The completion of the project creates the conditions for substantial long-term savings in electricity costs, estimated at approximately €38,000 per year, or €1.17 million over the system's expected lifespan of at least 25 years.
The true value of this project lies in the fact that these savings will allow additional funds to be directed toward improving childcare, educational programmes, sports and creative activities, and other initiatives that support children's development and well-being.
For Kufner Group, participation in this project represents a concrete example of its commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices while creating long-term value for the local community.
We believe that investments in a sustainable future have the greatest impact when they contribute simultaneously to environmental protection and to improving quality of life.
We are proud to be part of a project that demonstrates how collective action can create positive and lasting change.
Together, we are building a sustainable future for new generations.