- 114 hydropower plants
- 9 wind farms with 49 wind turbines
- 46 photovoltaic installations
Proprietary power plants
- 960 megawatts (MW) of capacity
- 1,764 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of capacity in a typical year
About Kelag
About Kelag
The Kelag Group is one of Austria’s leading energy service providers, with a strong focus on the Austrian state of Carinthia. Established in 1923, Kelag and its subsidiaries specialize in generating, procuring, and selling energy, which is distributed through an extensive network of grids and pipelines. Kelag Plays a vital role in the region of Carinthia both as a reliable energy supplier and key economic actor: Kelag employs over 2,000 people and serves ~300,000 customers in Austria (~260,000 in Carinthia).
Initially established as Kärntner Wasserkraftwerke AG and specializing in hydropower, the company was founded to develop the Forstsee lake storage power plant, to address the shortcomings in electricity supply during the winter months and to further support the early electrification of Carinthia. Since then, the company has rapidly evolved into a multi‑sector energy company with international operations, dedicated to ensuring a reliable energy supply from renewable sources.
Today Kelag is fully committed to addressing new challenges: decarbonizing the energy supply, coupled with the increased electrification of the economy. Kelag is shaping the development of an efficient and sustainable energy landscape, covering the entire value chain from sustainable generation all the way to the smart use of renewable energy.
Vision
We believe in a world powered 100 % by renewable energy - and we work towards this every day.
Mission
Our mission is to generate, manage and supply renewable energy: As an innovative solution provider, we inspire and empower our customers and stakeholders.
Strategy
In light of the current challenges posed by the energy transition, Kelag’s strategy encompasses the following:
- As a renewable-energy producer, Kelag is committed to supplying environmentally friendly electricity and heat generated from renewable sources.
- As a modern infrastructure operator, the company focuses on future-proof, value-based infrastructure for energy, fiber and e-mobility.
- As an end-to-end solutions provider, it supplies its customers with products along the entire energy-market value chain.
- As a responsible energy manager, Kelag offers flexible products to securely supply the energy system of the future.
Kelag in Figures
- 599 MW of capacity
- 1,672 million kWh of capacity in a typical year
Total capacity
- 1,560 MW of capacity
- 3,436 million kWh of capacity in a typical year
- 83 district heating networks
- 36 biomass heating plants
- Approx. 840 heating centers
- District heating network of approx. 983 kilometres (km)
- Photovoltaic systems with a power output of approx. 10,600 kilowattpeak (kWp)
- Power grid of approx. 18,700 km
- 50 substations
- Approx. 7,500 transformer stations
- Natural gas grid of approx. 820 km
- 32 pressure-reducing stations
- Fiber-optic network of approx. 2,100 km
- Approx. 2,000 km of cable ducts
- Approx. 14,400 homes passed