Power failure in the Weinviertel: 17,000 households briefly without light!

Power failure in the Weinviertel: 17,000 households briefly without light!

Mistelbach, Österreich - A massive power failure in the Mistelbach area caused excitement on January 2. Around 10 p.m. around 17,000 households were in several municipalities, including Gaweinstal, Kreuzstetten and Mistelbach, suddenly without electricity, reports Noen . The failure was caused by technical problems with the 110 kV line in the Mistelbach substation, where he had formed. When this fallen, there were short circuits that interrupted the power supply. Fortunately, most households were only affected briefly, and ensuring the power supply was guaranteed by the responsible network employees.

At the same time there are exciting developments in the area of ​​energy infrastructure. After almost five years of planning and negotiations, the APG (Austrian Power Grid) has now announced the official start of construction for a new 380 kV high-voltage line, as Mein region reported. This line leads over 62 kilometers from Seyring to Neusiedl and enables an improved connection to renewable energies. The investment costs for the project amount to 200 million euros, and around 2,100 jobs are created during the construction phase.

energy future in the Weinviertel

The new wine -faced line will need a total of 53 masts less than the old one, which represents an increase in efficiency and at the same time reduces the environmental impact. The construction runs through a largely uninhabited area, which takes into account citizen concerns and nature conservation measures. With commissioning in 2022, the project not only strengthens the regional economy, but also makes an important contribution to the energy transition in Lower Austria, according to those responsible for the APG and the NÖ.