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In Aspern: Vienna taps into energy from the depths

In order to become independent of international markets and suppliers, Vienna is investing heavily in renewable sources. What a supply from geothermal energy could look like is currently being tested in Aspern.(Bild: Johannes Zinner)

On the road to independence from fossil energy sources, Vienna is now reaching new depths. Krone+ is aware of the major plans to ease the burden on the capital.

Work is currently underway on a pioneering project in Seestadt Aspern. Wien Energie and OMV are jointly developing the city's first deep geothermal plant. It is set to supply around 20,000 households with climate-neutral heat by 2028 - a milestone on the way to decarbonizing district heating. After years of planning and simulation, the practical part begins.