Marinela Tafa, a student at 'Charles Telford Erickson' high school in Kavaja, highlights the transformative impact of solar panels on environmental and economic fronts. The EU-funded initiative equipped her school with solar panels, cutting energy costs significantly and reducing CO2 emissions by 12 tons annually. Matilda Çanaku, the school director, expects a 90% decrease in energy expenses, freeing up funds for other educational needs.

The broader EU4Schools and EU4Municipalities programs support energy-efficient infrastructure across Albania, emphasising sustainability and economic growth through green initiatives at local levels. These efforts aim to empower communities and mitigate climate change impacts.