Kaprun is investing in the future: New power plants and ecological challenges

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In the picturesque Kaprun and the surrounding Piesendorf, Verbund AG plans extensive investments in the modernization and expansion of the existing hydropower plants. During a current press conference, the company presented the future projects for the region during a tour of the Kaprun capital. This includes not only the renovation of the oldest power plants Limberg I and the main level, but also the newly planned pumped storage power plant in Schaufelberg.

In the presence of representatives of the municipality, including the mayor Bernhard Auernigg from Piesendorf and Domenik David from Kaprun, the overall project "Kaprun 2029" was presented. A central topic was the urgent need to extend water use rights as these expire in 2029. The modernization of existing systems is also a crucial step to create the prerequisites for this re -award.

ecological considerations and technical innovations

The planned Schaufelberg pumped storage power plant is largely underground, which geologically uses the optimal conditions. The project manager Thomas Etzer said that the pressure tunnels should be built between 2025 and 2027. Only the compensation basin will be visible on the surface.

ecologist Regina Petz-Glechner emphasized the importance of water protection for the Kapruner Ache. "Currently there is only a small shape of the water in the water. By developing the pumped storage power plant, we will be able to implement measures to improve water quality," she said. Among other things, a reduction in flood management is sought, which means that the well -being of the fish and the population can be taken into account.

Another goal of the operator is the network stability during the energy transition. Tanja Janisch-Breuer from Verbund said that large annual memory in Kaprun is an essential advantage. These enable a stable energy supply, which is particularly important with regard to the growing number of electric cars. Experts expect the new Schaufelberg pumped storage power plant to be ready for operation in 2030 at the earliest.

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