The Lenzing Group is strengthening its energy transition strategy by expanding photovoltaic capacity at its main site. In cooperation with VERBUND, the company has commissioned a new solar plant with a peak capacity of 1.3 megawatts. This brings the total output of its photovoltaic park to 8.3 megawatts, marking another step toward stable and diversified energy supply.
Lenzing has steadily increased its use of renewable energy in recent years. Alongside the solar facilities, the company operates three small hydropower plants that generate 2.3 megawatts. It has also signed supply agreements to secure wind and solar electricity. These include a contract with WLK energy for about 13 megawatts of wind power and financing partnerships with Enery and Energie Steiermark to build a 5.5 megawatt solar plant in Deutschlandsberg.
Christian Skilich, member of the Lenzing Group Executive Management, explained the approach:
To ensure our long-term competitiveness, we are focusing on a sustainable energy mix of biomass, photovoltaics, wind energy, and hydropower. Investments in renewable energies and production that is as energy autonomous as possible are central components of our strategy. Political support – for example, through electricity price subsidies – is equally essential in order to achieve our ambitious sustainability and climate goals.
Christian Skilich, member of the Lenzing Group Executive Management
For VERBUND, the collaboration reflects its broader mission. Martin Wagner, Managing Director of VERBUND Energy4Business, said:
The partnership with Lenzing is an important step for us toward a sustainable energy future. Together, we are not only shaping energy independence of companies, but also actively contributing to the energy transition. The new photovoltaic system is further proof that we are driving forward the transformation of the energy market through cooperation.
Martin Wagner, Managing Director of VERBUND Energy4Business
These investments support Lenzing’s path toward its net-zero goal. In 2024 the company updated its climate targets to align with the Paris Agreement and had them reviewed by the Science Based Targets Initiative. Lenzing remains the only producer of regenerated cellulose fibers with a scientifically confirmed net-zero target.
