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BioEnergie Mureck

 

Location: Mureck, Austria

Type: Biomass & Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV)

Status: Operational

Year of establishment: 1994

Installed Capacity: 2.5 MWe

Project Description:

This is a regional plant which uses biomass for production of heat, electricity, biodiesel and biogas, as well as electricity production by solar PV.

Purpose/Application:

Electricity, heat, and biodiesel production.

Unique Aspect:

It uses waste from households, restaurants, agriculture, and wood industries, mostly from the region of Mureck. The plant produces no waste as the final sub-products are used as fertilizers. The population is strongly involved since part of the investment comes from locals.

Future Plans:

It is an example of rural economy and sustainable development, as well as a positive use of biomass.  Murecker energy park contributes to saving 54,000 tons of CO2 each year compared to fossil energy use.

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