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Reference projects for large-scale photovoltaic systems

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References for large-scale photovoltaic systems

Large-scale photovoltaic systems already built by VERBUND.

A selection of various large-scale systems that VERBUND has planned, built and commissioned. Find out about our customers’ experiences here.

Vetropack Austria GmbH

Vetropack is the major supplier of glass packaging for the domestic beverage and food industry and one of the leading manufacturers of glass packaging in Europe. The company produces sustainable packaging made of glass and sells it domestically and in selected export markets.

“In the glasses and bottles we produce, we blend the elegant enjoyment of food with the aim of minimising our carbon footprint along the entire supply chain. The VERBUND solution allows us to focus on our core business, while VERBUND takes care of all energy issues.”

Johann Eggerth

Managing Director of Vetropack Austria GmbH

Construction of the facility: from 2022

Output: 2 MWp

Burgtheater

The Burgtheater is considered one of the most important theatres in Europe and is the largest German-language theatre. The renowned building is EMAS certified (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), is active in the Sustainability Action Network and has been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel.

“With the photovoltaic system, we are sending out a strong signal for ecological action in the cultural sector. It is an important component of our sustainability campaign. As a driving force for a decarbonised cultural sector, we have a reliable, innovative partner for green energy at our side with VERBUND.”

Robert Beutler

Commercial Director of the Burgtheater

Construction of the facility: 2023

Output: 63 kWp

Fischer Brot

Bakery specialist Fischer Brot supplies a broad range of baked goods from a single source and is the national market leader in white bread cubes & white bread crumbs, as well as sliced bread with natural sourdough. The company has maintained its position in the fiercely competitive bakery market for over six decades thanks to its continuous innovative ability paired with reliability and quality.

“Our quality standards for our products and processes are high. That’s why we decided to use electricity from renewable sources. The VERBUND operator model is the ideal solution for us to switch to solar power without any risks or investment costs. We use unused rooftop areas, optimise our carbon footprint and save costs. This fits perfectly with our sustainability strategy and our products.”

Stefan Huemer

Managing Director, Production and Technology, FISCHER BROT GmbH

Construction of the facility: 2023

Output: 1 MWp

Large photovoltaic systems on the roofs of an industrial plant. On the right edge of the picture you can see some LKS and a road. Only meadows can be seen in the background.

Lenzing AG

The Lenzing Group is a global company that produces fibres from wood as a raw material. These fibres are the starting material for a wide variety of textile and nonwoven applications, and are also used in technical applications as well as in protective and work clothing.

“With the goal of becoming a net-zero company by 2050 at the latest, the obvious choice was to produce our own solar power and implement the PV operator model with VERBUND as a partner. We use our rooftops and also brownfield sites to optimise our carbon footprint with solar power we generate ourselves while simultaneously cutting costs. This provides planning security. This factor is crucial in view of recent developments in the energy market.”

Christian Skilich

Chief Pulp Officer, Lenzing Group

Construction of the facility: 2022

Output: 7 MWp

Large photovoltaic system on the roof of a company premises. In the background you can see trees and a few hills. The sky is blue.

Borealis AG

Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals and the mechanical recycling of plastics.

“With the existing warehouses at Chemiepark Linz, we have the ideal space requirements to drive forward the expansion of renewable energy using photovoltaics. With VERBUND, our long-standing energy supply partner, we have the necessary environmental and technological expertise to successfully implement this project in the industrial sector.”

Georg Zimmer, responsible for systems engineering in the melamine division

Asset Health Experts Manager, Borealis AG

Construction of the facility: 2022

Output: 1 MWp

Large photovoltaic system on the roof of an industrial building. In the background you can see a beautiful green forest.

SGL Composites GmbH

SGL works on the issues of sustainable mobility, new energies and cross-industry digitalisation, and produces fibre composite components for the automotive industry.

“The advantage of the VERBUND operator model is that the design, construction and initial operation aspects are completely covered by VERBUND. We benefit from good partnership-based cooperation and competent support on energy issues.”

Herwig Fischer

Managing Director, SGL Composites GmbH

Construction of the facility: 2021

Output: 450 kWp

Large photovoltaic system on the roof of a company premises. The weather is glorious. The sun is shining and in the background you can see a rural landscape with trees and fields.

MAGNA Energy Storage Systems GmbH

More than 100 years of experience in vehicle production make Magna the world’s leading engineering and manufacturing partner for automotive manufacturers.

“With our own generated solar power, we use our roof areas, optimise our carbon footprint and save costs. This provides planning security. That’s a critical factor given the current developments in the energy market.”

Gerald Schwarzl

Managing Director, MAGNA Energy Storage Systems GmbH

Construction of the facility: 2021

Output: 680.5 kWp

Large photovoltaic system on the roof of a company building. The mood is autumnal. In the background you can see a rather small man in protective clothing.

OMV Aktiengesellschaft

OMV promotes and markets oil and gas, innovative energy solutions and high-quality petrochemical products. It is one of Austria’s largest publicly listed industrial companies.

“By building the largest photovoltaic installation in Austria, we are helping to achieve the climate targets and are consistently pursuing our path of reducing our CO2 intensity.”

Rainer Seele

Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of OMV

Construction of the facility: 2020

Output: 11.4 MWp (final completion: 2022; 14.85 MWp)

Very large large-scale photovoltaic system on the open space of an industrial company in the countryside. The PV system is installed directly on the meadow. The grass is wonderfully green and lush.

Kotányi GmbH

Kotányi is a long-established family company that processes raw materials from around the world and supplies 32 nations with the finest herbs and & spices.

“The decision to install the photovoltaic system was a consistent step in our efforts to achieve sustainability along the entire value chain. From raw materials to packaging and the finished product, we are helping to create a healthier environment every day.”

Günter Bauer

Operations Manager for Production and Technology at Kotányi

Construction of the facility: 2020

Output: 990 kWp

Large photovoltaic systems on the roofs of an industrial plant. We look directly at the photovoltaic system from above.

G. Coreth Rohstoffbeschaffungs GmbH

At its site in Unterwaltersdorf, the Austrian family-owned company develops customised packaging solutions, from production to high-quality printing.

“The photovoltaic system is an important milestone for us in reducing our carbon footprint. We use 100% of our solar power in our production process – without any initial investment costs.”

Stefan Chalupnik

Managing Director of Coreth Kunststoffverarbeitungs GmbH

Construction of the facility: 2020

Output: 170 kWp

Large photovoltaic system on the roof of a factory building. In front of it is a small orange forklift truck. In the background you can see five detached houses in the countryside.

Weingut Umathum

Star winemaker Josef Umathum uses the power of the sun to cover most of his energy consumption with his own solar power plant.

“Sun and wine are an ideal combination. The fact that the sun now also produces our electricity fits perfectly into our concept. We’re not waiting for someone to change the world – we’re taking action ourselves and investing in the future.”

Josef Umathum

organic winemaker

Construction of the facility: 2018

Output: 175 kWp

Large photovoltaic systems on the roof of a company premises. You can't see much of the surrounding area. Only the roof, which is covered with pebbles.

FK Austria Vienna

FK Austria Vienna’s new Generali Arena at is a flagship project in terms of ecology, environmental awareness and sustainability.

“I’m delighted that VERBUND’s photovoltaic solution allows us to use the stadium and academy roof areas to generate renewable electricity. This makes our new home even more sustainable.”

Markus Kraetschmer

CEO of AUSTRIA VIENNA

Construction of the facility: 2018

Output: 340 kWp

Large photovoltaic systems on the roof of the FK Austria stadium. On the left edge of the picture you can see a small section of the stadium. The sky is slightly cloudy but blue.

J. u. A. Frischeis

When the product is natural – like the wood at J. u. A. Frischeis – then it goes without saying that resources are handled with care.

“With the photovoltaic system, we also wanted to send a clear signal to our employees. We invest in the future. We don’t just talk about values, we also acting accordingly.”

Leopold Stopfer

J. u. A. Frischeis Location Development/Stockerau Head Office

Construction of the facility: 2017

Output: 200 kWp

Large photovoltaic system on the roof of a company premises. In the background you can see the sky, clouds, houses and trees.

SOLAVOLTA Energie- und Umwelttechnik

At the company’s site in St. Margarethen, SOLAVOLTA operates one of the largest open-field solar installations in Eastern Austria.

“A total of 1,429 photovoltaic modules were installed – as open-field, roof parallel mounted and façade-integrated mounted versions. The solar power generated from these can be used to supply around 100 households in an environmentally friendly way.”

Günter Krupitza

Managing Director of SOLAVOLTA

Construction of the facility: 2013

Output: 330 kWp open-field, 50 kWp on roof

Large photovoltaic systems on a green meadow. In the background we see trees, meadows and rolling hills. The weather is beautiful.

A view of a photovoltaic system in a very urban area. The focus is on the PV system, the background is rather blurred and grey.

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