Austria Center Vienna (ACV) has commissioned a new photovoltaic system that will generate part of its electricity on site.
Approximately 1,340 solar panels covering an area of 2,700sqm will produce around 575,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy annually. The project represents the largest single measure implemented to date as part of Austria Center Vienna’s ongoing transformation programme.
“Sustainability is increasingly shaping competition for international congresses and conventions. Today, organisers expect tangible measures rather than declarations of intent. With this photovoltaic system, we are investing in the long-term competitiveness of Austria Center Vienna while reinforcing Vienna’s position as one of the world’s leading congress destinations,” said Susanne Baumann-Söllner, spokesperson of the Management Board of the Austria Center Vienna.
The new system will cover approximately 8.5% of the Vienna venue’s electricity demand.
“The photovoltaic installation is not a stand-alone measure but an integral part of our long-term infrastructure strategy to enhance efficiency, energy security and resilience,” said Dr Michael Rotter, Board member for building and property management at Austria Center Vienna.
The photovoltaic system is the largest single measure within a broader transformation programme at Austria Center Vienna which has, since 2021, been feeding waste heat from its cooling systems into Vienna’s district heating network.
With 21 halls, 134 meeting rooms and approximately 26,000sqm of exhibition space, Austria Center Vienna is Austria’s largest congress centre.
