Successful photovoltaic system in Carinthia: Electricity for 4,000 households

20. November 2024

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near St. Veit, directly on the expressway, can be found a remarkable photovoltaic system that has been successfully operated for 13 years. This facility extends over a open space of five hectares and was launched by the two investors Peter Prasser from Sonnenkraft and Meinhard Aicher. The state of Carinthia was also involved in this project as a silent partner. Aicher emphasizes that the system has been running consistently stable since its commissioning in 2011, without any significant disorders or necessary exchange work.

The positive energy balance of the system cannot be overlooked. According to Aicher, 15 million kilowatt hours of electricity have been generated since the construction, which leads to CO2 savings of around 5,250 tons. This corresponds to the annual power consumption of more than 4,000 households. It is impressive that investors are proud that despite its age, the system does not show any signs of fatigue.

outlook on future developments

A look into the future has already been thrown. Aicher and Prasser consider whether they are renewing the existing system; The technology in photovoltaics has made considerable progress in recent years. "We could increase our power yield by up to 50% solely by replacing the photovoltaic modules," says Aicher. The statement is based on the fact that the current modules are more efficient than the first models that were installed more than a decade ago.

From a financial point of view, the project has also proven to be profitable. Aicher reports that the modules are not subject to the typical degradation that reduces performance over time. In fact, the performance is still above the forecast values, and the system is already in the profit zone. The original investment costs of 2.5 million euros have long been covered.

In the context of photovoltaic systems, Carinthia is no longer just a new territory in 2024. Another example is Treibacher Industrie-AG, which has built the country's largest PV system this year. With 13,000 modules, it delivers ten percent of the necessary electricity for its own industry, which corresponds to a saving of 6,000 tons of CO2.

energy autonomy for Villach until 2027

Under the mounts of the photovoltaic modules, a green meadow will be retained, where sheep is supposed to graze next year. This measure not only promotes local animal husbandry, but also offers living space for lizards in a newly created dry biotope. Such integrative approaches are an example of modern, sustainable projects that combine ecological and economic goals.

In summary, it can be said that the development of photovoltaics in the region is consistently positive in terms of both investments and the environmental balance. The success of these systems and the continued search for improvement are a clear indicator of the growing importance of renewable energies in Carinthia. More information on these exciting developments can be found at kaernten.orf.at .