Fürstenfeld's energy transition: The largest battery memory ensures exemplary character!

Fürstenfeld's energy transition: The largest battery memory ensures exemplary character!

In an exciting initiative, the energy officers of the member cities of the Austrian City Association today visited Austria's largest battery storage in Fürstenfeld. Mayor Franz Jost has set himself ambitious goals: Fürstenfeld should become a flagship city in terms of sustainability and quality of life. The focus is primarily on innovative eco -projects that have been implemented in recent years. These include photovoltaic systems, local heating and an energy -efficient infrastructure.

The municipal utility director Franz Friedl emphasizes that the investments made make pricing for customers in the long term. In addition, the supply remains in public sector, which ensures additional security. Fürstenfeld has already decided on a comprehensive energy monaster plan and an investment program to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. And with success: Austria's largest battery electricity storage system, which was put into operation at the end of December 2024, has a storage capacity of 24,000 kWh. This allows electricity to be saved daily for around 3,000 households. In addition, large-scale photovoltaic systems and the largest pellet wood carburetic work in Austria were installed.

prices for environmental engagement

For his sustainable efforts, Fürstenfeld was not only awarded the Ögut Environment Award 2024, but also received the coveted Energy Globe Styria Award in the "municipalities" category in 2025. This prize is awarded by the state of Styria, Energie Styria and the Verkehrsverbund Styria and is characterized by the best and most innovative projects in the area of ​​energy, climate and environment. When it comes to awarding 2025, which takes place in a total of six categories, numerous initiatives in the areas of research, industry, society, municipalities, youth and mobility are to be awarded.

The award event took place on June 4, 2025 in a closed framework. The winners will be published one day after the event on the official website of the State of Styria. The Energie Agency Styria takes care of the application and handling of the price, which represents the regional level of the International Energy Globe Award.

commitment and innovation

Overall, it can be said that Fürstenfeld with innovative approaches and a clear focus on sustainability takes a significant step into a greener future. The continuous investments and the awards clearly show that a good knack is being made here. The developments in energy supply are not only future -oriented, but also offer the local citizens a safe and environmentally friendly energy supply.