Sustainability and Awareness-Raising Hand in Hand: A New-Generation Educational Program Involving Hundreds of Children
SolServices Ltd., one of Hungary’s pioneers in sustainable energy production, has taken an important step toward environmentally conscious education for the next generation. In collaboration with the Szolnok City Animal Shelter Foundation and local educational institutions, the company has implemented an educational program that simultaneously promotes environmental sustainability and a commitment to animal welfare.
The central venue for the initiative was the Lumen Park Szolnok—a new-generation solar park developed, implemented, and operated by SolServices—where, so far this year, more than 800 preschool and school-aged children have participated in experiential learning sessions. The main goal of the program was to introduce children in a playful manner to the basics of renewable energy production, the importance of biodiversity, and the significance of habitat protection.
Partnership for the Community, for the Future
SolServices Ltd. has supported the Szolnok City Animal Shelter for several years—not only financially but also by providing infrastructure to assist in the care of rescued animals. This latest joint project has elevated the cooperation to a new level: in addition to animal welfare, green energy and responsible ecology have also come into focus. The company and the foundation share the belief that sustainability begins with younger generations. Therefore, the children participating in the program were introduced to the principles of sustainable living in a comprehensive and hands-on manner.
Lumen Park Szolnok – More Than Energy Production
As one of the most advanced—and Hungary’s first next-generation—solar parks, Lumen Park Szolnok stands out not only for generating clean energy. In line with SolServices Ltd.’s new-generation solar park program, the park was designed and is operated to deliver ecological added value as well. Educational trails, complex habitats, insect hotels, birdhouses, and native grassland restoration all contribute to enhancing local biodiversity. Within just the first year of operation, an increase in species richness was already measurable in the area.
In addition to these biodiversity-boosting measures, the clean energy produced by the park annually covers nearly half of the county’s residential energy demand—thereby preventing the emission of approximately 39,000 tons of carbon dioxide. This is especially important in relation to SolServices’ long-term strategy, according to which renewable energy production must go hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility—not just technology.
Multi-Generational Impact – Award-Winning Guide to Share Best Practices
SolServices Ltd. places great emphasis on ensuring that the insights gained from the program are not confined to local achievements. To support this goal, an open-access professional guide was published as part of the project, detailing every step of how solar parks can be operated to generate not only clean energy but also environmental and social value. The aim of this document is to inspire actors across the sector: sustainability is not only about reducing emissions—it also involves active engagement with communities and taking responsibility for nature conservation.
This guide—together with the outstanding biodiversity survey results of the Lumen Park Szolnok—was awarded shared first place in the “Biodiversity” category of the BCSDH Sustainability Award last year!
