Grid reinforcement east
The new 380 kV connection between Trumau (Lower Austria) and Zurndorf (Burgenland) will massively reinforce the extra-high voltage level in APG's transmission grid in eastern Austria. This reinforcement of the eastern grid is also important to ensure a secure supply of electricity throughout Austria. It plays a central role in the success of the secure energy transition and the decarbonization of the economy and society.
The new connection in the eastern region for the secure energy transition and increased integration of renewable energy
The climate targets set by Austria are leading to a massive expansion of wind power and photovoltaics in eastern Austria. In order to transport this energy to consumers throughout Austria, the transmission grid in eastern Lower Austria and northern Burgenland needs to be strengthened. This important grid expansion project is also anchored in the current integrated Austrian grid infrastructure plan (ÖNIP 2024). The connection between Trumau (Lower Austria) and Zurndorf (Burgenland) will significantly strengthen the 380 kV grid over a length of around 60 km: an important building block for the secure energy transition throughout Austria.
The grid reinforcement east consists of the construction and conversion of overhead line infrastructure, most of which will run directly next to or in place of existing lines. The project also requires the construction and conversion of substations.</p
Project ticker
All current information about the project at a glance.
Project ticker
All current information about the project at a glance.
- Milestone
APG starts preparatory work for "Grid Reinforcement East"
Information on the planned grid expansion in Lower Austria and Burgenland
The Grid Reinforcement East project comprises the conversion and new construction of a 380 kV overhead line in eastern Lower Austria and northern Burgenland, between Trumau (Lower Austria) and Zurndorf (Burgenland). A new high-performance connection is planned over a length of around 60 kilometers. In addition, the expansion and conversion of local substations is planned. In Burgenland, the project will be carried out in cooperation with Netz Burgenland and adjustments will be made to the 110 kV distribution grid.
To the press release: www.apg.at/news-presse/apg-startet-vorarbeiten-zur-netzverstaerkung-ost/
Project Roadmap
Approval of preliminary work
Notification: Approval of preliminary work
Start preparatory work
Planning & investigation of possible route variants and routes
Contact person
Stefan Pölzlbauer
Project lead
Wolfgang Gröger
Project communication