Wind power plant Höflein

With the construction of the wind power plant in Höflein, we have taken another step towards more environmentally friendly mobility.

Wind turbine close-up in Höflein

The world's first wind power plant to produce traction current has been built in Lower Austria. It feeds directly into the catenary, supplying the trains with wind energy directly and with low losses.

Ecological aspect

With the commissioning in 2022, the in-house generation of renewable energy will increase by about 6.75 GWh. Furthermore, the wind power plant will increase efficiency in the energy grid of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG.

The construction of the prototype wind turbine forms the basis for the construction of further wind turbines. The intention is to further increase the share of self-generated electricity from renewable sources in the railway power supply.

Facts & Figures

  • Location

    Höflein, Lower Austria

  • Status

    In operation, commissioning 2022

  • Project duration

    Approx. 1.5 years

  • Electricity

    Traction current 16.7 Hz

  • Capacity

    Maximum 3 MW

  • Technical lifetime

    About 25 years

  • Innovation

    World's first traction power wind turbine