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We as voestalpine deliver products for the oil and natural gas sector, but also for renewable sources of energy such as solar energy. Thanks to our innovative capacity, we also contribute to greater energy efficiency in the industry and proactive climate protection.

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Sustainable voestalpine steel in the wind

Green electricity generated by wind turbines is shaping our future, because it plays a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. On the path to net zero, our products are being used around the world to ensure wind turbines operate efficiently and safely.
07 Feb, 2024
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Happy that the first construction phase of the PV plant in Krems has been completed (from left to right): Günther Felderer (Site Manager Krems, Head of Business Unit Tubes & Sections), Josef Halwachs (Managing Director voestalpine Krems GmbH), Peter Schwab (Member of the Management Board of voestalpine AG, Head of Metal Forming Division), Dirk Mahnke (Managing Director voestalpine Krems GmbH), Dietmar Harauer (Plant Infrastructure voestalpine Krems), Gregor Terror (Energy/Environmental/Authority Management voestalpine Krems).

Solar power at voestalpine Krems

At voestalpine Krems, solar panels are growing on and around the buildings. An impressive photovoltaic system with 8.5 MWp will cover around 45% of future electricity requirements and gives the divisional CO2 untdown to zero emissions reduction program a boost. A large part of the plant has now been completed.
23 Jan, 2023
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greentec steel

We’re digging tunnels for greentec steel

We’re digging tunnels for greentec steel

The microtunnel supplying power to the new electric arc furnace at the Linz site has been completed. This brings us one step closer to our goal—even underground—of transforming steel production as part of greentec steel.
13 Jul, 2026
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greentec steel via pneumatic tube

greentec steel via pneumatic tube

A kilometer-long pneumatic tube system has been supporting us at our Linz site for more than three decades. It connects the production facilities of our greentec steel Edition with the central testing laboratory. This is how we ensure the quality of our most sustainable steel edition.
13 Jul, 2026
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Green, gigantic, greentec steel in Linz

Green, gigantic, greentec steel in Linz

With greentec steel, we are laying the groundwork for a new, low-carbon steel production process at our Linz site and are building and expanding the necessary infrastructure. While operations continue, work is currently underway on more than 20 individual projects simultaneously—a feat of engineering unique in Europe.
27 May, 2026
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