Grid Expansion Project West Tyrol – Zell am Ziller
The project West Tyrol – Zell/Ziller forms part of APG’s Network Development Plan and consists of the upgrade of the existing 220 kV transmission line using innovative carbon-core conductors, as well as the installation of an additional 220/380 kV transformer. In particular the deployment of carbon-core conductor technology will make a significant contribution to increasing transmission capacity and strengthening the resilience of the electricity grid.
“Internal Line between West Tyrol – Zell/Ziller (AT)” is designated as a Project of Common Interest (PCI 2.1.3) under the European TEN-E Regulation and forms part of the corridor “North–South Electricity Interconnections in Central Eastern and South-Eastern Europe”, Cluster “Austria – Germany.” As an internal Austrian transmission project, it also makes a significant contribution to further integrating the European electricity market.
Currently, planning, testing and engineering activities are ongoing. The preliminary project phase is expected to be completed in May 2029.
APG project receives € 1.02 Million in EU Funding
Austrian Power Grid (APG) has secured € 1.0215 million in funding from the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Energy) for its grid expansion project West Tyrol – Zell/Ziller.
As part of the 2025 CEF Energy call, the European Commission grants approximately € 650 million to 14 cross-border energy infrastructure projects. Among the selected projects is APG’s West Tyrol – Zell/Ziller project, with funding dedicated to planning, testing and engineering activities.
At a time when demands on the electricity system are increasing rapidly, European funding instruments and EU co-financing play a vital role in accelerating grid expansion and facilitating a secure, affordable, and sustainable energy transition.
The awarded CEF funding is provided as a grant for studies, covering planning, testing and engineering activities for further development and implementation of the project.
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Project Roadmap
Completion of the Preliminary Project
Completion of preliminary project phase
Contact person
Elisabeth Scheibmeir
Project lead
Elisabeth Fazekas
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