Official opening

“The hall” is ready: electricity supplied by the sun

The ice rink in Eberstein has been renovated to be energy-efficient. In summer, all of the electricity is generated by a PV system, and in winter half of it.(Bild: Gemeinde Eberstein)

The multifunctional ice rink in Eberstein also plays all the technical parts. After almost two years of renovation work, the official opening will take place in a week's time. 

To the delight of EV Eberstein, the renovation work on the ice rink has been completed. For almost two years, work was carried out at full speed and "The Hall", as it is now called, was completely renovated. 1.2 million euros have been invested. "The ice rink is technically up to scratch," says Eberstein's mayor Andreas Grabuschnig.

Harnessing the power of the sun
Local councillor and former professional footballer Michael Flajs was actively involved: "We are talking about an inter-municipal sports facility that is a beacon for the entire region." Among other things, the electricity is generated by a PV system. 256 panels were installed on the roof of the ice rink. This supplies 140,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year. Flajs: "We use the power of the sun.

We can produce almost 100 percent of the electricity we need in summer and just under 50 percent in winter." The ice production plant is as technically advanced as the one at the Vienna Ice Dream. "That also saves a lot of energy costs."

"Die Halle", which can also be used for other events such as ice skating and curling, will be officially opened in a week's time today. The building can be used by the entire Central Carinthia region. Flajs: "Pupils can skate for free for the first year."