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
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Location
Höflein, Lower Austria
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Status
In operation, commissioning 2022
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Project duration
Approx. 1.5 years
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Electricity
Traction current 16.7 Hz
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Capacity
Maximum 3 MW
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Technical lifetime
About 25 years
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Innovation
World's first traction power wind turbine