AMAG Austria Metall AG has set itself the purpose of additional advancing the decarbonization of its web site in Ranshofen and is thus decreasing its dependence on pure fuel via elevated use of inexperienced electrical energy. In partnership with Energie AG, the prevailing rooftop photovoltaic system might be expanded to roughly twice the dimensions. As soon as the work is accomplished, this would be the largest rooftop PV system in Austria. Building work will start in June 2024 and commissioning will happen by the tip of the 12 months.
Equal to the dimensions of 17 soccer fields
For the deliberate enlargement, PV modules might be put in on six halls on the AMAG manufacturing unit premises, with a gross roof space of round 63,000 sq. meters, to complement the prevailing plant, which covers an space of 60,000 sq. meters. The entire space that might be used to generate electrical energy sooner or later is round 120,000 sq. meters, which is equal to round 17 soccer fields. This measure will nearly double annual vitality manufacturing from 7.3 GWh to 13.3 GWh, with the present annual demand being round 250 GWh. This extra quantity of vitality corresponds to the wants of round 3,700 households per 12 months.
The electrical energy generated is used solely for AMAG’s personal wants and dietary supplements the electrical energy combine, which has been 100% renewable since 2017. With the enlargement of the rooftop photovoltaic system, AMAG is taking one other step on its path to CO2 neutrality, which is accompanied by ongoing technological enhancements and improvements to extend vitality effectivity.
“As a part of our efforts to decarbonize and transfer away from fossil fuels, inexperienced electrical energy from numerous sources will play a necessary function. The enlargement of our present rooftop photovoltaic system is subsequently one other necessary step that we’re taking along with Energie AG,” says Helmut Kaufmann, CEO and Chief Expertise Officer of AMAG Austria Metall AG.
“Photo voltaic vitality already performs an necessary function in sustainable and regional vitality manufacturing. By doubling the prevailing rooftop photovoltaic system in Ranshofen, we’re persevering with our solar energy enlargement initiative along with AMAG and are thus making an energetic contribution to a fossil-free vitality future,” says Leonhard Schitter, CEO of Energie AG.
