Vienna hydropower energy storage project bidding

Will Wien energy develop a 300-MW pumped-storage project in Austria?

Vienna utility Wien Energie GmbH seeks expressions of interest from potential partners to develop the 300-MW Pfaffenboden pumped-storage project in Austria. Vienna utility Wien Energie GmbH seeks expressions of interest from potential partners to develop the 300-MW Pfaffenboden pumped-storage project in Austria. Responses are due December 17.

What is Wien energy doing now?

Wien Energie took bids in November for hydraulic steel, earthworks, and a turbine-generator for expansion of the 9.58-MW Opponitz project on Austria’s Ybbs River. The utility now plans to develop the Pfaffenboden pumped-storage project at the gravel pit of a former limestone plant at Molln, Austria.

Which pumped energy storage projects Verbund has invested a billion euros?

VERBUND is investing more than half a billion euros in the construction of the pumped energy storage projects Limberg III (Kaprun, Salzburg) and Reißeck II+ (Reißeck, Carinthia).

Will Donaustadt power station be able to run on natural gas?

With a heavy-duty gas turbine upgraded for hydrogen capability, Donaustadt power station is set to make a trial run operating on natural gas and hydrogen for the first time – gaining real-time knowledge for other upgrades around the world.

Is the EU a leader in hydropower development?

The report confirms that the EU is a leader in hydropower development, exports, technological innovation and sustainable solutions, as well as hosting more than a quarter of the global pumped hydropower storage capacity.

How much is a hydropower project worth?

Construction is set to begin in early summer 2021 and completion is planned for 2025. The total contract is worth approx. EUR 150m (share for PORR/HINTEREGGER of approx. EUR 75m). “Generating electricity from hydropower has great sustainability credentials.