Increased production
The project Obervellach II will replace the existing facilities at the locations in Obervellach and Mallnitz. The aim is to optimise the production of traction current: The planned systems will increase production by more than 30 percent.
Facts & Figures
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- Output 37 Megawatt (MW)
- Annual energy generation 125 Gigawatt hours (GWh)
- Extracted water quantity 9 m3/s
- Gross fall height 488 m
- Storage volume 60,000 m3
- Volume of balancing pond 60,000 m3
- Start of construction 2020
Improving the ecological situation
Planning and constructing the new hydroelectric power plant Obervellach II offers many advantages for the environment. Despite the increase in the self-generation of traction current, the overall ecological situation will also be improved vastly. Minimum flow rates are achieved in line with state-of-the-art technology. The lives of residents in the vicinity of existing power plants will be significantly improved by relocating the power plant to the existing industrial site thus reducing operational noise and vibrations. A legally valid UVP notification has been available since February 2016.
Information and coordination
The implementation of the new power plant Obervellach II is closely coordinated with neighbouring residents and municipal governments. During the construction phase general project information as well as current project status are shown at the infobox in Obervellach, which is accessible to the public.
