Interactive card reveals bottlenecks when expanding solar systems in Lower Austria!

Interactive card reveals bottlenecks when expanding solar systems in Lower Austria!

In Austria there are currently bottlenecks in the construction of new solar systems, in particular due to insufficient information about available network connections and their capacities. This often leads to delays when it comes to installing new solar generators. In order to meet these challenges, the Netz Lower Austria (NET NÖ Lower Austria) has introduced an interactive transformer card that informs about free capacities on the net with a daily basis except for the individual transformer station. As reports [photovoltaik.eu] (https://www.photovoltaik.eu/planung/niederoesterreich-intakterekt-karte-card-freienschluesse-solar systems), a practical color blade system indicates the connection situation at every transformer-from free connections to regional or local bottlenecks, and in some cases even Situations in which there are no more free network connections.

The Netz website not only offers basic information for household customers, but also for operators of large systems. Based on the interactive card, users can enter their counting point number to obtain specific information about your transformer station and the responsible substation. These functions are particularly important for participants in local renewable energy communities, since these communities have to be supplied by the same transformer station, while regional communities have to rely on a common substation.

importance of the interactive transformer card

The innovative interactive card offers several advantages for future energy producers and existing energy communities. With just one click on the map, users can find out which capacities are available at their desired connection point. There are also two other cards that provide information about the supply area of the substation and the status of planned expansion projects. This information is of crucial importance for planning new photovoltaic systems, but also for charging stations in carports and new heat pumps, which represent additional challenges for the power grid. This also emphasizes Elektropaxis.at that the detailed information is particularly interested in budgetary customers and operators of large systems.

In order to successfully connect a solar system, some legal requirements must be observed. A decisive prerequisite is the testing and network connection commitment of the network operator before the systems can be activated. According to bundesnetzagentur.de This does not apply to EE systems up to 30 kW and solar systems up to 100 kW on land with existing network connections. They can be put into operation under certain conditions even without the express consent of the network operator.

It remains to be hoped that the new digital aids and clear information make the way to more solar systems easier and thus contribute to a more environmentally friendly energy future in Austria. After all, clearly defined information about the network connection and the capacities are an important step to advance the use of renewable energies and to master the challenges in the power grid.