Vienna: Wiener Wohnen Favoriten Modernizes 1960s Housing Estate with Solar Panels
New Photovoltaic System to Provide Renewable Energy and Reduce Carbon Emissions
Project to Improve Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Vienna's Favoriten District
Vienna's municipal housing provider, Wiener Wohnen, is embarking on a major modernization project in the Favoriten district. The project involves the installation of a photovoltaic system on the roofs of two 1960s housing estates, comprising a total of 544 apartments.
The photovoltaic system, with a capacity of 520 kilowatts-peak (kWp), will generate renewable electricity for the buildings, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to Vienna's climate protection goals. The project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 360 tons per year.
In addition to the environmental benefits, the photovoltaic system will also provide financial savings for the residents. The electricity generated by the system will be used to power common areas and individual apartments, reducing energy costs for tenants.
The project is part of Wiener Wohnen's ongoing efforts to modernize and improve the energy efficiency of its housing stock. The company has set a goal of making all of its buildings carbon-neutral by 2040.
The modernization project in Favoriten is a significant step towards achieving this goal. It demonstrates Wiener Wohnen's commitment to sustainability and its role as a responsible landlord in Vienna.
Project Details
- Project: Installation of photovoltaic system on two 1960s housing estates in Favoriten
- Location: Favoriten, Vienna
- Number of apartments: 544
- Photovoltaic system capacity: 520 kWp
- Estimated carbon emission reduction: 360 tons per year
- Project goals: Reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and provide financial savings for tenants
- Completion date: Expected in 2024
Benefits of the Project
- Reduced carbon emissions
- Improved energy efficiency
- Financial savings for tenants
- Contribution to Vienna's climate protection goals
Wiener Wohnen's Commitment to Sustainability
Wiener Wohnen is committed to sustainability and has set a goal of making all of its buildings carbon-neutral by 2040. The company is investing heavily in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy projects, such as the photovoltaic system in Favoriten.
Wiener Wohnen's sustainability efforts have been recognized with numerous awards, including the European Green Building Award in 2021.
