EQS-News: Lenzing Commissions 14 MW Power‑to‑Heat Facility, Strengthening Grid Stability and Heat Management
EQS-News: Lenzing Commissions 14 MW Power‑to‑Heat Facility, Strengthening Grid Stability and Heat Management
EQS-News: Lenzing AG / Key word(s): Sustainability
Lenzing Commissions 14 MW Power‑to‑Heat Facility, Strengthening Grid
Stability and Heat Management
08.04.2026 / 09:05 CET/CEST
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Lenzing Commissions 14 MW Power‑to‑Heat Facility, Strengthening Grid
Stability and Heat Management
• Commissioning of the 14‑MW power‑to‑heat facility combines climate
protection, cost efficiency, and system stability, setting a benchmark
for modern industrial energy supply
• Renewable electricity converted into process heat – facility
stabilizes Austria’s power grid through participation in the balancing
energy market
• Joint project by Lenzing and VERBUND sets a technological standard for
the industrial heat transition
Lenzing, April 08, 2026 – The Lenzing Group has successfully commissioned
a new power‑to‑heat (P2H) facility with an electrical capacity of
14megawatts. The installation converts renewable electricity directly into
process heat, is fully integrated into the existing heat network at the
industrial site, and represents a key building block for a fossil‑free
heat supply. As project partner, VERBUND was responsible for the
energy‑market integration and will operate the facility for balancing
energy marketing, enabling it to respond flexibly to short‑term
fluctuations in the power grid. The P2H facility ranks among the most
powerful of its kind in Austria’s industrial sector and helps stabilize
the electricity system by converting surplus renewable energy into usable
process heat.
The facility is primarily deployed during periods when wind and solar
generation place a heavy load on the grid and electricity prices fall. In
such situations, it can ramp up within a very short time, absorb renewable
power, and feed it directly into the site’s heat network. This relieves
pressure on the Austrian power grid, reduces curtailment of renewable
electricity generation, and simultaneously enhances security of supply at
the Lenzing site. Its flexible operation allows Lenzing to make
economically optimal use of low‑cost renewable energy. At the same time,
fuels – including fossil energy sources – can be replaced and CO₂
emissions effectively reduced.
“The new power‑to‑heat facility demonstrates how industrial
decarbonization can be implemented in practice – technologically
sophisticated, economically viable, and with a clear positive impact on
the site,” says GeorgKasperkovitz, member of the Managing Board of the
Lenzing Group.
The project was implemented through close cooperation between Lenzing and
VERBUND. Lenzing was responsible for the technical design, construction,
and full integration of the facility into the site’s energy and heat
management system. VERBUND contributed its expertise in infrastructure,
energy marketing, and market operations, integrates the facility into
Austria’s balancing energy market, and ensures its optimal deployment
within the power system. In addition, VERBUND has been implementing
renewable energy projects at the Lenzing site for several years, including
photovoltaic installations and EV charging infrastructure, thereby
supporting a holistic approach to industrial decarbonization.
“Our partnership with Lenzing clearly demonstrates the potential that lies
in close collaboration between industry and the energy sector. By
integrating the power‑to‑heat facility into the balancing energy market,
industrial processes become an active part of a flexible energy system.
Solutions like this are essential to making optimal use of renewable
energy while sustainably strengthening security of supply,” emphasizes
MichaelStrugl, Chairman of the Executive Board of VERBUNDAG.
With the commissioning of the 14‑MW power‑to‑heat facility, Lenzing
unlocks additional potential for climate‑friendly, future‑oriented
production. The new installation increases flexibility in energy use,
strengthens heat management, enables efficient utilization of renewable
energy, and makes a significant contribution to the industrial heat
transition and the long‑term implementation of climate‑neutral production
pathways.
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About the Lenzing Group
The Lenzing Group stands for the responsible production of specialty and
premium fibers based on regenerated cellulose. As an innovation leader,
Lenzing is a partner of global textile and nonwoven manufacturers and
drives many new technological developments. The Lenzing Group’s
high-quality fibers are the raw material for a wide range of textile
applications – ranging from functional, comfortable, and fashionable
clothing through to durable and sustainable home textiles. TÜV-certified
biodegradable and compostable Lenzing fibers are also ideal for demanding
use in everyday hygiene applications.
The Lenzing Group’s business model extends far beyond that of a
traditional fiber producer. Together with its customers and partners,
Lenzing develops innovative products along the value chain, adding value
for consumers. The Lenzing Group strives for efficient utilization and
processing of all raw materials and offers solutions for the transition of
the textile industry from the current linear economic system to a circular
economy. In order to align its commitment to limiting man-made climate
change with the goals of the Paris Agreement, Lenzing has a clear,
science-based climate action plan that provides for a significant
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2030 and a
net-zero target by 2050.
Key Facts & Figures Lenzing Group 2025
Revenue: EUR 2.60 bn
Nominal capacity (fibers): 1,110,000 tonnes
Employees (full-time equivalents): 7,738
TENCEL™, LENZING™ ECOVERO™, VEOCEL™, LENZING™, and REFIBRA™ are trademarks
of Lenzing AG.
About VERBUND
VERBUND is Austria’s leading energy company and one of the largest
producers of hydroelectricity in Europe. The Group generates around 95 %
of its electricity from renewable energy, primarily from hydropower.
VERBUND trades electricity in 12 countries and generated around € 1,489 m
group result and € 2,737m in EBITDA in 2025 with approximately 4,400
employees. With its subsidiaries and partners, VERBUND is active in the
generation of electricity, transmission and in international trading and
sales. VERBUND has been quoted on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1988
with 51% of the share capital being held by the Republic of Austria.
Further information: www.verbund.com
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Language: English
Company: Lenzing AG
4860 Lenzing
Austria
Phone: +43 7672-701-0
Fax: +43 7672-96301
E-mail: office@lenzing.com
Internet: www.lenzing.com
ISIN: AT0000644505
Indices: ATX
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
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