Large Scale Solar Integration Mürzzuschlag
THERMAFLEX DEMO PROJECT: Integration of a large solar system into the heating network
This demo is part of the lead-project ThermaFLEX that has been completed successfully. Download the final report.
Objective of the project ThermaFLEX Integration of a large-scale solar plant in Mürzzuschlag
In Mürzzuschlag, Styria, the feasibility of a large solar thermal system combined with storage for the Mürzzuschlag heating network is demonstrated in order to decarbonise the energy supply mix and reduce dependence on energy imports.
Approach and methodology of the ThermaFLEX project Integration of a large-scale solar plant in Mürzzuschlag
The first construction phase with approx. 5,043 m² of solar area and 180 m³ of storage was completed in 2020 and went into operation in the autumn of the same year. The existing biomass cogeneration plant (which covers 50 % of the current heat demand) will be complemented by the solar plant, and the heat demand in the summer months will be met entirely by solar energy. An extension of the solar field by around 2,000 m² and additional storage tanks is planned for next year. At the same time, the heating network operator (Stadtwerke Mürzzuschlag) is planning to install additional generation plants (based on biomass) and to expand the network accordingly.
In cooperation with the heating network operator “Stadtwerke Mürzzuschlag”.
TV-Mürz-Report on the opening of the 2nd expansion stage (20.09.2023)
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The following model solutions were being developed in the Large Scale Solar Integration Mürzzuschlag project:
INTEGRATION OF LARGE SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS INTO DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS
Media reports on the project
Largest ground-mounted solar thermal plant in Austria opened!
Styrian flagship project aims to be a role model for the heating transition in Austrian municipalities. The 7,000 square meter solar thermal plant is located in the heart of the Green Energy Lab showcase region and is directly connected to the district heating network in Mürzzuschlag.
To the articleLargest ground-mounted solar thermal plant opened
Austria's largest ground-mounted solar thermal plant was opened in Mürzzuschlag today (20/09/2023). In future, 7,000 square metres of high-performance collectors will supply around 420 flats in Mürzzuschlag with environmentally friendly heat from the sun.
To the articleOpening of Mayerhoferwiese solar thermal plant
The extension of Austria's largest ground-mounted solar thermal plant in Mürzzuschlag was officially opened with Ursula Lackner, Karl Rudischer, Bernd Vogl, Stephan Jantscher, Thomas Hochörtler as well as representatives of Green Energy Lab and AEE INTEC.
To the articleDistrict heating expansion in Mürzzuschlag "Grüne Insel"
The district heating network in Mürzzuschlag will be further expanded in 2025. The foundation stone was laid in 2020 with the construction of a solar thermal plant on the Mayerhoferwiese and in 2023 with its expansion as part of the ThermaFLEX Green Energy Lab project.
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