Introducing Wien Energie GmbH

Introducing TREASURE consortium member - Wien Energie GmbH.

Since 2001, Wien Energie GmbH has been the largest energy supplier in Austria, responsible for the reliable supply of electricity, natural gas, heat and cooling for around two million people, 230,000 commercial and industrial plants and 4,500 agricultural enterprises in the metropolitan area of Vienna.

The company's main tasks include energy production, waste recycling, energy consulting, energy services, facility management, and telecommunications. Wien Energie GmbH also participates in various projects across other European countries.

Moreover, the company operates more than 1,000 public electric charging stations. In 2020, Wien Energie GmbH had more than 2,000 employees and a turnover of 1.9 billion €. 

Role in the project

In the TREASURE project, Wien Energie is involved in planning a demonstrator project called "ScaleUp." The company will provide practical implementation insights.

Wien Energie's primary focus is on developing large-scale thermal energy storage systems. Within the TREASURE project, the goal is to exchange experiences and knowledge with other consortium partners who have also planned demonstrators, allowing for synergy between the projects.