Europe's largest forest biomass power station

Key supplier of electricity and heating for Vienna

On 20 October 2006, Europe's largest forest biomass power station was fully commissioned in Simmering. € 52 million was invested in producing environmentally friendly energy, stimulating economic growth and safeguarding jobs. This power station supplies around 48,000 households in Vienna with electricity and 12,000 with district heating.

From woods to Watts

The forest biomass power station, located in Vienna's Simmering District, converts quality wood into electricity and heating, without having a negative impact on nearby forest recreational areas. Currently, around 1.5 % of annual energy needs are met by using biomass to produce energy.

Biomass to protect the environment

A target has been set to increase the share of electricity produced from renewable energy to 78.1 % by 2010. The biomass power station is an important part of efforts to achieve this objective. Compared to a conventional thermal power station, the biomass power station in Simmering emits around 144,000 fewer tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

Wien Energie and its environmental responsibilities

Efficient energy production while protecting the environment as far as possible, security of supply ensured by an optimal transportation network, and a customer-oriented service philosophy are cornerstones of Wien Energie's corporate policy. The forest biomass power station at Simmering represents one of a number of trendsetting projects to reduce the strain being placed on the environment, including expanding the use of district heating, biomass and other green sources of energy.

Guided tours of the Simmering power station

Experience first-hand Europe's largest forest biomass power station and learn all there is to know about Vienna's supply of electricity and heating. The biomass power station in Vienna's Simmering District is one of the most modern and environmentally sensitive plants in Austria. High levels of efficiency and sound technology ensure that the plant runs smoothly while producing environmentally sensitive electricity and district heating. From woods to Watts - see how quality wood is converted into electricity and heating by visiting the plant and watching a multimedia show.
Programme: Multimedia show, tour of the plant
Max. number of persons: 30
Day, time and length: Can be individually arranged.