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. 5,043m² of solar area and 180m³ 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”.

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TV-Mürz-Report on the opening of the 2nd expansion stage (20.09.2023)

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Contact

Hannes Poier
T: 0316 292840 – 55
E: h.poier@solid.at

Project key facts

Duration
01.11.2020-31.12.2023

funding program
Flagship Region Energy

Project type
Demonstration project

Project budget
2.000.000 €

Project management

SOLID Solar Energy Systems GmbH

The following model solutions where being developed in the Large Scale Solar Integration Mürzzuschlag project:

INTEGRATION OF LARGE SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS INTO DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS