Kelag Villach: New PV carports planned for sustainable e-mobility!

Kelag Villach: New PV carports planned for sustainable e-mobility!

Villach, Österreich - The Kelag has big plans: From February 2025, 140 employees of Kelag Netz, Kelag Energie & Wärme and Kelag will park at the Villach location under newly built photovoltaic carports. This innovative measure will not only supply the jobs energetically, but also provide environmentally friendly electricity for electric vehicles. Martin Hernah, head of the photovoltaic and wind power department, said that construction started in August 2024. "Completion is planned for February 2025," says Hernah.

By using the PV carports, a total output of 400 kilowatt hours is achieved, which is sufficient to supply 140 households or electric cars for a whole year. At the same time, a reduction of 100 tons of CO₂ per year is to be achieved. This measure is part of the total expansion of the location, which also includes the construction of additional charging infrastructures. "We survive areas that are already sealed. In general, our company premises and the power plants are equipped with PV," said project manager Johannes Petrej. This shows how Kelag does the advantages of solar energy not only for itself, but also for society, as kelag.at describes in detail.

strategic expansion of solar energy

The Kelag pursues a comprehensive strategy for using solar energy and plans to gradually equip all company -owned buildings with photovoltaic systems. This will not only optimize your own energy consumption, but will also sustainably promote your private and commercial customers. "Photovoltaic systems on roofs and open spaces are an integral part of our renewable expansion strategy," emphasizes the Kelag representative. In addition, the company continuously trains its apprentices in this key area to strengthen the necessary know-how for the future energy transition, as well as MeinDZIRD confirmed.