Carinthia power grid area
The planned 380 kV connection between Obersielach (Carinthia) and Lienz (East Tyrol) will close APG's 380 kV grid in the south of Austria. The new connection is essential to ensure a secure supply of electricity in Carinthia and throughout Austria. It plays a central role in the success of the secure energy transition and the decarbonisation of the economy and society.
Carinthia power grid area: Secure power supply in the south and increased integration of renewables
The 380 kV connection is essential to ensure a secure electricity supply in the Carinthia region and throughout Austria and plays a central role in the success of the energy transition. The project is also planned in the current (NEP) of the Ministry of Climate Protection.
The energy industry developments in Austria and Europe, potential for future pumped storage power plants and the massive expansion of renewable energies (including grid control and storage) as well as better support for the 110 kV grid of Kärnten Netz (KNG).
180 km
approx. 170 km
approx. 10 km
Safety ring for the energy transition
Increasing electrification
Construction phase
Strong
Positive effects
- Improving security of supply and grid stability in Carinthia & East Tyrol
- Relief for the already heavily utilised 110 kV distribution grid of Kärnten Netz (KNG)
- 380 kV ring connection in the south and thus improved connection of renewables in eastern Austria to the pumped storage power plants in southern and western Austria
- Creation of the prerequisites for the grid connection of high-performance pumped storage power plants in the Malta and Fragant area (Carinthia)
- Stronger connection of the lines to Italy and Slovenia to the APG grid and thus better supra-regional energy integration
Contact person
Wolfgang Gröger
Project communication