Cross-Border Partnership for Advancing European Priorities and Energy Efficiency in the Window-glass and Joinery Industry

Project Acronym: Project Acronym: WinTechENERGY

Project ID:BGTR0300121
Call for proposals:

2021TC16IPCB005 – 2023 – 3 Open Call for Proposals for SME's under Priority 1

Priority/Specific objective:

Priority 1 - Environmentally-friendly cross-border region

Specific objective: RSO2.1. "Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions"

Budget:  EUR 533 373,43          
Duration:21 months
Start date:29.08.2025
Lead partner:

Europlast Engineering Group Ltd., Bulgaria   

Project partner:Aydogan Akinci-Akinci Glass, Türkiye
Objectives:

To contribute for the sustainable energy transition of the Bulgarian and Turkish companies from the border area by providing cross-border cooperation opportunities and financial support for improvement of the technological performance aiming energy efficiency of more than 47 % and reducing of the GHG emissions with nearly 40 tons per a year, fostering collaboration and achieving measurable improvements in energy efficiency and sustainability.

Project activities:

  • Energy Efficiency Investments:

    Bulgaria: Replacement of PVC and AL window-joinery production machines to reduce energy consumption in Kameno 

    Türkiye: Replacement of a flat glass tempering furnace in Havsa

  • Capacity building & Networking event.

Expected project impact:

Energy Efficiency: Improved productivity and lowered energy consumption
Environmental Impact: Reduction of GHG emissions and promotion of energy efficient production
Cross-Border Cooperation: Strengthening awareness of energy-efficient production practices.