5.4 GWh of green photovoltaic electricity
Low-cost electricity for 1,540 households
1,548 tons of CO₂ savings per year
Agricultural dual use
Animal welfare
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Salzburg’s largest agrivoltaic plant
The largest agricultural photovoltaic plant in the province is being built in Lamprechtshausen, Salzburg. From mid-2025, it will generate 5.4 GWh of electricity per year and supply 1,540 households. The electricity will be marketed via Salzburg AG and will strengthen the regional energy supply.
The raised elevation offers 7,000 free-range chickens protection from birds of prey and extreme weather conditions. The system also promotes biodiversity, reduces erosion and optimizes resource efficiency. With annual CO₂ savings of 1,548 tons, the project makes an important contribution to the energy transition.
Regional supply with vision
In Lamprechtshausen, Salzburg, one of the most ambitious energy projects of the energy transition in the province of Salzburg is being built on 4.45 hectares of agricultural land. Developed by ECEE, Salzburg’s largest ground-mounted agrivoltaic system will be connected to the grid in mid-2025.
Cheap green electricity for 1,540 households
With the 5.4 gigawatt hours of electricity generated annually, 1,540 households can be supplied with green energy at low cost. The electricity generated is marketed via Salzburg AG and makes a significant contribution to sustainable energy supply in the region.
Animal welfare
The raised elevation in combination with translucent photovoltaic modules creates a spacious exercise area for 7,000 free-range chickens. At the same time, the system provides effective protection from birds of prey from the adjacent wild bird enclosure. The modules provide shade, reduce direct sunlight and protect the animals from extreme weather conditions.
The technology also promotes biodiversity by creating nesting sites for birds and preserving valuable habitats.
Biodiversity
By combining sustainable energy generation with modern agriculture, resource efficiency is optimized. The photovoltaic systems protect plants from extreme weather conditions such as hail and intense sunlight, reduce evaporation and lower the need for irrigation. At the same time, species-rich planting actively prevents erosion.
After the planned service life, the plant will be dismantled in an environmentally friendly and residue-free manner – for long-term sustainable use of the land.
Annual savings of 1,548 tons of CO₂
The project makes a significant contribution to the generation of renewable energy and supports both the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels and the reduction of CO₂ emissions.
The green energy generated saves 1,548 tons of CO₂ per year – this corresponds to the CO₂ binding potential of 50,914 trees and a forest area of around 50 hectares.
Four shareholders – one vision
The ambitious project was developed by ECEE. A joint venture was established with Salzburg AG, the farmer and landowner Klaus Fersterer, MPI Immobilien GmbH and ECEE GmbH to implement and manage the project.
The project underlines the commitment of all those involved to a sustainable energy future and impressively demonstrates how the production of renewable energy and agriculture can be harmoniously combined.
