Valmet to supply BioPower 5 plant to Austria for first time

In Austria, Valmet will deliver a complete turnkey BioPower 5 power plant to produce green electricity and heat for the city of Salzburg, Austria. The order was placed by Salzburg AG, a leading Austrian energy and technology company.

The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2021. The value of the order is not disclosed. The plant will be commissioned and started up in August 2023.

Valmet will be responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the modularized BioPower 5 power plant. The scope of supply includes fuel handling, a boiler, a turbine, a flue gas cleaning system and the Valmet DNA automation system. The plant will have a maximum electrical output of about 4 megawatts (MW) and a maximum heat output of 17 MW.

Valmet’s modularized BioPower power plant is based on proven combustion technology combined with factory manufactured and tested modules. Manufacturing the modules in the factory enables faster project implementation, shorter site time and completion with better quality and lower implementation risks.