Prottes celebrates expansion of the wind farm: 15 wind turbines for sustainable energy

Prottes celebrates expansion of the wind farm: 15 wind turbines for sustainable energy

in Prottes, where the last traces of the golden autumn show, the opening of three new wind turbines in the Prottes-Ollersdorf wind farm was celebrated with great joy. This wind farm has been in operation since 2015 and has now increased its capacity from twelve to fifteen wind turbines. This means that around 44,400 households can now be supplied with sustainable electricity.

Mayor Karl Demmer has always campaigned for wind power and emphasizes the importance of this expansion for the future of the community. "With the new system, we are making a clear sign of the renewable energy future. The wind power has become an integral part of our life and reduces our dependence on fossil fuels," says Demmer. These words not only underline local use for renewable energies, but also the progress in the energy transition in the region.

support from the EVN

The board director of EVN, Stefan Stallinger, recalled the challenges of climate change and the responsibility that everyone has to bear. "In order to achieve the climate goals, we have to use all renewable energies. Wind power is indispensable," said Stallinger. This position is in line with the ambitious climate goals of the EVN, which would like to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 60 % by 2034.

In a special speech, the Lower Austria member of the state parliament René Zonschits emphasized the role of the region. "The Marchfeld has long been a central place for electricity production in Austria. A switch from oil to renewable energy is crucial for the development of our region and the creation of local added value." These comments focus on the importance of the energy transition and look forward to the combination of local economy and clean energy production.

also René Lobner, another MP, is proud of the pioneering role of Lower Austria in terms of renewable energy. "We use our local resources effectively and rely on safe, sustainable electricity generation instead of coal and nuclear power." This clear direction shows that the use for environmentally friendly energy is also reflected in politics.

Fast expansion and clear projects

The installation of the new wind turbines went in record time. The funding surcharge was granted for only a few days and the construction started. This efficiency in implementation illustrates the potential for planning and implementing renewable energy projects.

The technical details of the new wind power project are also remarkable. The three new Vestas V150 wind turbines each have an output of six megawatts, which results in a total capacity of 18 megawatts. In the year, the new wind turbines generate around 58.5 gigawatt hours of green electricity-enough to supply 16,700 households sustainably and to save around 31,500 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

The construction work that started in February 2023 should be completed by April 2024. The striving for a more environmentally friendly future is in Prottes, and with the support of companies like EVN, the community is well positioned. These developments are an optimistic sign of the upcoming environmental policy challenges.

Need further information about the importance of the wind power project and the regional effects can be found in a detailed report on www.meinbezirk.at can be read.