Biomass-fired heating plant for Alpine Zoo A918006
The project owner, Verein Alpenzoo, provides support for the Alpine Zoo of Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol, and pursues the goal of stimulating interest in wildlife and nature among the population at large. The purpose of the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo is to preserve and propagate endangered Alpine animal species, engage in wildlife research, disseminate knowledge about animals and offer visitors, both young and old, a meaningful recreational activity. The 120-kW wood-chip-fired heating system supported by Climate Austria is being installed to replace an oil-fired heating plant. By exchanging the boiler, about 21,000 litres of fuel oil can be saved annually, which will avoid about 1,140 tonnes of CO2 over the lifetime of the heating system.
