Study visit report

Study Visit report
„RETS study visit to Austria/Slovenia“
Date(s):
8th – 9th May 2012
ICS Internationalisierungscenter Steiermark, Graz, Austria
Solar heating plant “Wasserwerk Andritz”, Graz, Austria
Location(s):
Organised by:
Europäisches Zentrum für erneuerbare Energie Güssing GmbH
(European Center for renewable energies GmbH), Güssing, Austria
Charging station for electric cars, Maribor, Slovenia
Municipality of Maribor's City Hall, Maribor, Slovenia
IHK Zetis GmbH (DE), ENERGAP (SI)
Index of contents
1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 CONTEXT
1.2. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY VISIT
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2. PARTICIPATING PROJECT PARTNERS
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3. DAY 1
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3.1. PROGRAMME
3.2. CONTENTS
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4. DAY 2
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4.1. PROGRAMME
4.2. CONTENTS
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5. EVALUATION OF VISITS
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6. CONCLUSION
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7. ANNEXE
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1. Introduction
1.1 Context
The main objective of RETS is to improve the knowledge and competencies of local and
regional policymakers (decision makers, civil servants …) in renewable energies, so as to
facilitate the deployment of coherent and value added strategic renewable energies policies.
This will be realised through the creation of a European community for local authorities on
renewable energies, comprised of two key elements: physical tools for meeting and
exchanging viewpoints and a virtual platform for collaborative exchange and transfer of good
practice through an innovative online approach.
The RETS partnership counts 12 partners from 9 EU Member States: France, Germany,
Hungary, Italy, Portugal, UK, the Netherlands, Romania, and Slovenia. It has been
developed with the idea of obtaining partners with different types and levels of experiences
in the deployment of renewable energies and sustainable management. The panel contains
local authorities, universities, energy agencies and associations, more or less advanced in
their policy and experiences.
1.2. Objectives of the study visit
The overall aim of study visits is to collect and to share good practice and lessons learned in
RES policies and project implementation in order to transfer knowledge and experience.
The objective is to exchange on ideas and practices between the members of the network.
The study visit to Austria and Slovenia was organised by the IHK Zetis GmbH (DE) with
support from ENERGAP (SI) in order to showcase the strategies deployed within the
regions.
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2. Participating project partners
ADEC (FR)
Catherine Ledig
Aurélie Klein
Pinhel Town Council (PT)
Antonio Ruas
Lilia Teixeira
Marisa Monteiro
José Farinha Nunes
Paulo Luís
Markus Bauer
Viktoria Braun
Sabine Göbels
Peter Praczki
Erika Toth
Viktoria Harsanyine Kovacs
Cesare Bottelli
Matteo Campari
Serta Town Council (PT)
IHK Zetis GmbH (DE)
Vecsés Town (HU)
Province of Varese (IT)
City of Sittard-Geelen (NL)
Ruud Guyt
Rogier Dieteren
ICEMENERG (RO)
ENERGAP (SI)
Maria Rugina
Simona Tekavec
Marko Rojs
Dejan Kosi
Silva Župan
IESR (Staffordshire University) (UK)
Eco Centre Wales (UK)
EURODISTRICT (FR)
Zusätzlich in Maribor:
Vlasta Krmelj
weiterer Kollege
Jon Fairburn
Ruby Hammer
Pippa Wilding
Jake Hollyfield
Aurelie Boitel
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3. Day 1
3.1. Programme
Presentations
ICS Internationalisierungs-center Steiermark
ICS Internationalisierungscenter Steiermark,
Körblergasse 117, 8010 Graz
Institute of Electricity Economics and Energy
Innovation
Discussion
Workshop Compendium
ICS Internationalisierungscenter
Visitation solar heating plant
“Wasserwerk Andritz”
Wasserwerk Andritz Wasserwerkgasse 9-11
8045 Graz
Project SDHtake-off –
Solar District Heating in Europe
Guided tour Graz city centre
Andreas-Hofer-Platz, Graz
Social Dinner
Altsteirische Schmankerlstube, Sackstraße 10,
8010 Graz
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Tuesday, 8th May 2012 Graz, Austria
Venue: ICS Internationalisierungscenter
Steiermark GmbH, Graz
Presentations
“Waste Management in Styria”
DI Dr. Günther Illitsch, Styrian Regional Government –
Austria, Department for Waste Management & Resource
Efficiency
DI Dr. Günther Illitsch
DI Dr. Günther Illitsch gave an insightful presentation on waste management. The main aim
is to recycle; if this is not possible the material can be used to create energy, and only the
waste that cannot be recycled or used to create energy ends up in a landfill.
Interestingly, since 1st January 2004 direct disposal of untreated waste has been prohibited
leading to 65% of waste being recycled and 14% used to produce energy in 2009.
The Styrian region has been ranked number 1 in the world for its cluster of environmental
companies.
In total there are 200 companies employing 32,000 employees with a turnover of €32 billion.
“ICS - Internationalisation Centre Styria”
Mag. Daniela Guß,
ICS Internationalisierungscenter Steiermark GmbH
(Styrian Internationalisation Center,
www.ic-steiermark.eu)
Mag.Daniela Guß, responsible for EU-projects and
location marketing, introduced the Styrian Internationationalisation Center.
In order to establish Styrian companies worldwide and to facilitate their market entry into
new target markets, the Chamber of Commerce of Styria, the Federal Land of Styria and
the Industrialist’s Association founded the Internationalisierungscenter Steiermark (Styrian
Internationalisation Centre).
The ICS is the 1st point of contact for Styrian companies in any matters concerning the
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subject of internationalisation. Beside the support of Styrian companies already successful
in export, the motivation of Styrian SMBs for internationalisation also is a particular concern
of the ICS. In that, chances are to be identified and risks to be minimised.
Besides that, the ICS performs active location marketing for Styria in order to guarantee the
attractiveness of the location in the future, too, and to successfully position Styria as an
economic growth region.
“ECO World Styria – The Green Tech Valley”
Mag. Daniela Guß substituted Georg Pöschl from ECO World Styria (www.eco.at)
The World’s Green Tech Valley is located in Austria, Europe. Here you will find more
globally leading Green Tech Companies within an hour’s drive than anywhere else. Today,
200 companies and research centers are working on the Green- and Cleantech solutions of
tomorrow within the Cluster ECO World Styria.
“Strategies and developments of RES in Styria”
Assoc.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Udo Bachhiesl, Institute
of Electricity Economics and Energy Innovation, Technical
University of Graz
Assoc.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Udo Bachhiesl
At the end Dr. Bachhiesl from the Institute of Electricity Economics and Energy Innovation,
Technical University of Graz presented the energy policies and goals of the Federal State
Styria.
Discussion
Workshop Compendium
Jon Fairburn, IESR (Staffordshire University)
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Group work:
Visitation solar heating plant “Wasserwerk Andritz” (More details see 3.2.)
Project SDHtake-off –
Solar District Heating in Europe
DI Moritz Schubert, S.O.L.I.D., solarinstallation + design
Guided tour Graz city centre
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3.2. Contents
Visitation solar heating plant “Wasserwerk
Andritz”
Project SDHtake-off –
Solar District Heating in Europe
DI Moritz Schubert, S.O.L.I.D. solarinstallation +
design, Welcome Dominic Neumann MBA, ÖVP
municipal council, deputy of the Mayor of Graz
General
Between February and June 2009 a solar
heating system with the purpose of feeding-in
into the district heating of Graz as well as
supporting the heating of the neighboring office
buildings was installed on the company premises of the waterworks Andritz. This project was
completed in line with the construction of the “Center of Expertise - Water” (completion in Summer
of 2010) which is planned and run together by the
City of Graz and the Graz AG.
Technology
The collector array with a total collector surface of
3.855,1 m² is installed as a non-attached
elevated unit on the premises of the waterworks
Andritz. When the temperature necessary for
feed-in is reached, the transfer station directly
feeds the solar energy into the district heating
network of Graz. If the feed-in temperature cannot
be reached but the temperature level is
still usable, the energy is loaded into the buffer.
The latter provides a volume of 64,6 m³ and is
placed in a lowered position inside a fountain house. The buffer is used to support the heating of
the waterworks office buildings. The described load management reduces demand peaks in the
district heating supply. The integration of a heat pump for utilization of
lower temperature levels during winter and transitional season is planned. The solar plant is
operated in cooperation with our Partner solar.nahwaerme.at Energiecontracting GmbH
following a model for energy service contracting.
Details
 Collector area: 3,855.1 m²
 Application of high-temperature collectors
 Direct feeding into the district heat
 network of Graz
 Commissioned in 2009
More information and detailed technical description here.
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Project SDHtake-off –
Solar District Heating in Europe
(Leaflet)
European district heating associations and enterprises of the solar thermal sector cooperate for the
market introduction of solar district heating. Utilities and local district heat suppliers are key actors
for the market introduction of solar district heating (SDH). Therefore, five important national district
heating associations from Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy and the European
roof association Euroheat & Power joined with acknowledged experts on the field of solar district
heating for the SDHtake-off project. The action aims at the development to the full potential of solar
thermal for heat supply via district heating networks to residential and industrial areas. Experts
estimate the long term share of solar thermal in district heating up
to 5 %, corresponding to an installed collector capacity of 47
GWth and a yearly solar heat production of 100 PJ.
DI Moritz Schubert, S.O.L.I.D., solarinstallation + design
Dominic Neumann MBA, ÖVP municipal council, deputy of the Mayor of Graz
RETS study visit group
A guided tour to the city centre of Graz completed the first day of the study visit to Austria.
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4. Day 2
4.1. Programme
Wednesday, 9th May 2012 Part1: Güssing, Austria
Journey to model region Güssing by bus (87 km)
European Center for Renewable Energy Güssing GmbH
Presentation: „Model of Güssing“
EEE Tour Guide, Mr. Keglovits
Visit at the Solar school Güssing
EEE Tour Guide, Mr. Keglovits
Visit at the Biomass power plant Güssing
EEE Tour Guide, Mr. Keglovits
Güssing
Güssing
Güssing
Thurday, 10th May 2012 Part2: Maribor, Slovenia
Visiting the charging station for electric cars
Elektro Maribor,
Vodovodna ulica 2
2000 Maribor
Welcome speech by Municipality of Maribor’s Mayor
Municipality of
Maribor's City Hall
Municipality of
Maribor's City Hall
Maribor
Presentation of the Energy Management Tool
(awarded project by the ManagEnergy)
Guided tour of the Maribor city centre
Tour to the Wine Cellar VINAG and an
Informal dinner at the same place
Vinag Maribor
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4.2. Contents
“Europäisches Zentrum für Erneuerbare Energie
Güssing GmbH“
„European Center for Renewable Energy Güssing
GmbH“ (www.eee-info.net)
Presentation: „Model of Güssing“
EEE Tour Guide, Mr. Keglovits
Coordination Model of Güssing
The European Centre for
Renewable Energy (Germ. abbr.
EEE), headquartered in Güssing
(southern Burgenland), was
founded in 1996. With its
employees, currently 14 in number,
the EEE develops lasting regional
and community-based concepts for
energy conservation and for the generation and use of renewable energy.
As a reliable partner in various national and European networks the EEE has gained an
excellent reputation in the fields of research and development and project management, and
has long been a sought-after coordinating office. The EEE is also a co-founder of Eco
Energy Land and acts as an umbrella organisation for all energy-related activities in the
Güssing region. It organises lectures and training in the field of renewable energy and tours
through Eco Energy Land.
Model Region Güssing
Self-sufficient energy supply based on regionally available renewable resources and
sustainable regional development
The so-called „Güssing Model“ is the strategy of de-centralised, local energy production with
all available renewable resources in a region. This model came into being so to speak out of
necessity and is the quintessence of what has been happening in Güssing since the early
1990s with decisive involvement of EEE. Since every region has certain resources in
different measures, the model can serve as an example for many communities.
Güssing is the capital of a district with approximately 27,000 inhabitants and is situated in a
region with some deficits concerning infrastructure. In 1988, this region was still one of the
poorest in Austria according to statistics. On account of the geographically unfavorable
location near the border, major trade or industrial businesses did not exist at that time and
the whole district did not have any transportation infrastructure at all (neither railroad nor
highway). This resulted in a scarcity of jobs, 70 % weekly commuters, and a
high rate of migration to other regions.
In addition, there was the problem of substantial capital outflow from the region caused by
energy bought from outside (oil, power, fuels), while existing resources (e.g. 45 % forest
land) remained largely unused.
In 1990, experts developed a model, which provided for a complete abandonment of fossil
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energy. The objective
was to supply, in a first step, the town of Güssing and subsequently the whole district with
regionally available renewable energy sources thus providing the region with new forms of
added value. The model comprises the aspects heat generation, fuels, and electric power.
More detailed information document “Model of Güssing”
Visit at the Solar school Güssing
EEE Tour Guide, Mr. Keglovits
In the context of a cooperation
between the BORG Güssing, the
European center for renewable
energy and the Solar Projects Ltd. a
Solar School was founded in
Güssing in 2003. An impressive
demonstration plant and 8 laboratory
spaces were erected in the BORG
Güssing. The long lasting experience
of the European Solarteur-Schools
was integrated in the trainings
concept of the electricians. The
BORG Güssing offers training,
advanced training for craftsmen as
well as the Train the Trainer –
Training for teachers of new SolarSchools Güssing.
RETS study visit group
Visit at the Biomass power plant Güssing
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EEE Tour Guide, Mr. Keglovits
The realization of the biomass plant Güssing and the establishment of the RENET Austria
(Renewable Energy Network Austria) competence network gave rise to the launching of
numerous national and international “renewable energy” research projects in Güssing. The
“European Center for Renewable Energy”
(Europäisches Zentrum für Erneuerbare
Energie EEE) coordinates all demonstration
plants, projects, research emphases as well
as programs for training and further
education in this field. The manifold
research activities here have also
contributed to the attractiveness of the
region and to the creation of additional high-
quality jobs. Work within the “Energy Systems of Tomorrow” subprogram aims to further
disseminate this successful model. The objective consists in the further development of the
strategies and technologies tried out in the town of Güssing and in applying them in the
whole district. By 2010, this area should also have attained self-sufficient energy supply and,
thus, numerous concomitant positive effects for the economy in the region.
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Visiting the charging station for electric cars (www.elektro-maribor.si)
Leaflet E-Mobile in Slovenian
Vision: having a car without carbon-dioxide emissions.
Electric cars are a piece of the puzzle to solve climate change and reducing fossil fuel
reserves. When driving it does not directly generate greenhouse gases, it can be powered
by electricity produced entirely from renewable energy sources. The use of electricity from
fossil fuels also reduces the level of CO2 emissions.
Electric car:
- transports 2x as much distance as a classic car
- at the same energy input, due to few moving parts (classic vehicle by the hundreds)
requires - much less maintenance,
- no gearbox, clutch, engine oil,
- each time inhibited, produces electricity.
Electric vehicles are propelled by the help of an electric motor and they store electric
energy, which is used, in rechargeable batteries.
This year the Elektro Maribor is entering the field of sustainable development by creating a
network of charging stations for electric vehicles. We are the first in Slovenia to be proud of
the car as a milestone in global vehicle production, since the first electric vehicle that is
designed to mass production. Together with the electric scooters will assist us in
communicating the brand E-Mobile, which means a new strategic direction of our company.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Dimensions:
Wheels:
Wheelbase:
Synchronous motor with
permanent magnets - Power:
Maximum torque:
Maximum speed:
Scope of the car:
Number of airbags:
Charging time:
Cost:
New Cell
Release:
Sale price:
CITRÖEN C-ZERO
Dimensions:
Wheels:
Wheelbase:
Synchronous motor with
3.475 x 1.475 x 1.610
mm
15-inch
2.550 mm
49KW (67KM)
180 Nm
130 km/h
150 km
6
6 h (classical load)
- 220V 16A
30 min (Quick charge)125A / 400V
0,96 € /100 km
New Cell
0 g CO 2
34.990,00 €
3.475 x 1.475 x 1.608
mm
15-inch
2.550 mm
49KW (67KM)
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permanent magnets - Power:
Maximum torque:
Maximum speed:
Scope of the car:
Number of airbags:
Charging time:
Cost:
New Cell
Release:
Sale price:
180 Nm
from 0 to 2500 rpm
130 km/h
150 km
6
6 h (classical load)
- 220V 16A
30 min (Quick charge)125A / 400V
0,96 € /100 km
New Cell
0 g CO 2
35,460.00 €
Charging station for electric vehicles in
Maribor:
• The filling station is equipped with
three filling pillars, through which
electric we supply vehicles with
electricity.
• Charging pillars have three-phase
socket for greater cars and singlephase outlet for smaller cars, the
electric bikes and electric scooters.
• The time required for filling empty
battery is approximately 6 hours.
• Shell filling pillar is made of stainless steel, which provides resistance
weather and mechanical damage.
• There is a plan to install the Photovoltaic power plants on the roof of the charging station to
generate power from renewable resource - the sun. Photovoltaic power plant will be
composed of 30 modules with a total power of 7.2 kWp.
• Charging is for all owners of electric vehicles free.
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The RETS study visit group were warmly
welcomed from Maribor´s Vice Mayor Tomaž
Kancler in the city hall of Maribor. He
emphasized the importance of Renewable
Energies and the activities of ENERGAP and
the project RETS in this field.
Welcome speech by Municipality of Maribor’s Vice Mayor
Presentation of the Energy Management Tool (awarded project by the ManagEnergy)
Vlasta Krmelj
Vlasta Krmelj, Director of Energy
agency of Podravje and
European Energy Manager, held
a presation about the Energy
Management Tool which is an
awarded project by
ManagEnergy. (“Energy
management system in the
Municipality of Maribor”) The
presentation described the
status of energy in Maribor
before and after a local energy
concept. Before 2006 there was no energy concept or –management. There were higher
energy costs and a lower investment budget. After 2006 a local energy concept was
implemented based on the political will (Mayor, City Council). The first aim of the energy
management concept were public buildings and their energy use, energy management,
lower energy use, costs and CO2 emissions, good living and working conditions and the
implementation of energy services.
A guided tour of the Maribor city centre and a tour to the Wine Cellar VINAG and an informal
dinner at the same place completed the day in Güssing and Maribor, which is the European
capital of culture 2012.
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5. Evaluation of visits
Responds: 16,
Participants: 27
1. Number of sites visited
1
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2
0
3
0
4 (all)
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5. Possibility to ask questions
Yes
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No
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6. Satisfaction with the
answers to the questions
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8. How interesting were the visits?
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9. How informative do you find the visits?
10. Was the information clear and understandable?
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11. How useful do you find the visits?
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13. Can any of the good practices be applied to your region, and if yes, which ones?
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The supplementation of the energy management
The integrated grid-system of Güssing
Güssing biomass + wood gasification
Biogas grid
Solar plant
Grid Güssing
There is the potential for Güssing to be adapted
Probably adaption of Güssing Model
A good energy-mix (Güssing)
Not sure, the Güssing visit was very good, gave us ideas for UK
14. How could the study visits be improved?
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Excellent already
OK with me
Excellent
Some timing issues/punctuality
15. Any other remarks
 Viktoria, Sabine and Markus did an excellent organization
 Compliments to the organization
 Very well organized visit
 The second day was very long
 Excellent visit
 Excellent visit – Thank you!
 Thank you for your very good organization!
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6. Conclusion
Degree of success of the visit
The visits were experienced very positive. The participants evaluated them as very useful, very
interesting and very informative. This experience concerns the organization of the visits as well as the
content of the visits. Especially from the Model of Güssing on the second day one or more good
practices can be applied in their own region. Güssing was mentioned eight times in this context.
The objective of the study visits is exchanging ideas and practices on RES. Regarding the facts
above and the objective we look back on a successful study visit. Austria was a very well chosen
venue, the participants could benefit from the positive development and the experiences of the
country in the area of the RES.
What was not
We didn’t receive any remarks on this issue.
Improvements that can be made in general
One visitor remarked that the second day was very long and another criticized some timing issues.
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7. Annexes, Press releases
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