Security exercise in Sarasdorf: Fire Brigade and APG are preparing

Security exercise in Sarasdorf: Fire Brigade and APG are preparing

In Austria, intensive work is currently being carried out to improve security in the area of ​​power supply. An impressive example of this is the recently carried out security exercise of the Austrian Power Grid (APG) together with the volunteer fire brigade in Sarasdorf, in the Bruck/Leitha district, Lower Austria. Incredible 170 firefighters took part in this large -scale exercise to train strategies for an emergency.

The exercise took place against the background of the important investments by APG in the expansion of the substation in this area. A total of 130 million euros are invested in the expansion of the substation, which should not only benefit the regional power supply, but also play a central role in the national energy network. "With this project, we make a significant contribution to the feed-in and distribution of climate-friendly energy," said Sabrina Liebetegger, the head of the APG operating regions, and emphasized the importance of cooperation with the local fire brigades.

The emergency is rehearsed

The scenario of the exercise focused on a possible fire of a 380 kV transformer filled with 90 tons of insulating oil. This type of devices is not only central to energy supply, but also potentially dangerous. In order to optimally prepare the firefighters for such situations, joint exercises are essential. "Every move has to sit. It is an advantage if you know the local conditions," said Jochen Spitzhüttl, the commander of the Sarasdorf volunteer fire brigade.

not only the firefighters from Sarasdorf were active in the exercise, but also seven other fire brigades from the area were used, including support from the disaster relief service with a further 17 firefighters. This comprehensive mobilization shows the urgency and seriousness of the security precautions in such a sensitive area.

The importance of the project in Sarasdorf can not only be read in the number of participants, but also on the planned extensive extensions. By 2029, the concept provides for the construction of 21 additional 380 kV switching fields and two new large transformers. This infrastructure project should not only improve regional energy supply, but also serve as a switching point for the nationwide integration of renewable energies.

With a outlook on the future, Christoph Schuh, a company spokesman for APG, explained that with the creation of this hub, the company not only secure local care, but can also insert excess eco -energy into the national network. Currently only 50 megawatts consumption in the region are around 600 megawatts of renewable energies. This service is to be significantly increased by 2030, and with the current investment offensive, an important step towards the energy transition is initiated in Austria.

In the exercise, not only attention was paid to the supposedly simple acts of the fire brigade, but the entire response to a possible danger situation was extensively analyzed. A well -functioning interaction between the fire brigades and the APG is the be -all and end -all in order to be able to act efficiently and quickly in an emergency. This joint training initiative represents an important cornerstone to ensure both the security of the systems and the population. Security is a top priority at APG, and cooperation with the blue light organizations is an essential part of this strategy.

Another aspect of the exercise was the training of the volunteer fire brigade in relation to the special devices that will be used in the substation. "The training is just as important as the practical exercises," added Liebetegger. This intensive preparation becomes a decisive factor at a time when the expansion of renewable energies becomes more and more urgent.

It remains to be seen how these measures will affect regional and national power supply, but as those responsible for APG and the fire brigade emphasize, security and cooperation are essential. This not only meets the challenges of the present, but also laid a solid basis for the future energy infrastructure in Austria.