REINTHALMÜHLE / AT

Reinthalmühle: Reversepowerplant an Innovative Sawmill

At the Reinthalmühle site in Straß im Attergau, an existing sawmill facility was completely rebuilt and thoroughly reimagined. Today, a forward-looking concept is taking shape here that intelligently combines wood processing, energy generation, and carbon sequestration. The result: a modern, economically successful facility that not only produces high-quality wood products but also actively contributes to climate protection.

Challenge & Solution

The challenge was to reposition a traditional sawmill site and ensure its long-term competitiveness. The solution is an integrated approach: a modern sawmill is directly Reversepowerplant with a Reversepowerplant . While the sawmill produces high-quality products for private customers, regional carpentry shops, and processing companies, all residual materials are reused directly on site. In addition, forest residues the forestry industry are utilized. This transforms a traditional sawmill into an efficient production and energy site with optimized raw material utilization.

ClientReinthalmühle GmbH
System Type CW1800-500
Electric power:500 / 770 kW
CO₂ avoided15,000 t/a
CO₂ extracted21500 t/a
Fuel requirement362 kg/h
Commissioning2023

1) compared to natural gas
2) permanently removed via green carbon

Innovative Approach & Added Value for the Customer

What makes the Reinthalmühle site unique is the complete integration of all processes. Sawmill waste and forest residues converted Reversepowerplant electricity, heat, and valuable biochar (Green Carbon) at Reversepowerplant . The heat generated is used directly for wood drying, while the electricity is fed into the public grid. In addition, biochar (Green Carbon) is produced in EBC-certified quality (“Agro Bio”), which is used both in our own forest and in agriculture. This consistent multi-use of the raw material creates additional sources of income through energy production, while energy costs are reduced through the use of self-generated heat and the raw material is fully utilized. This creates an economically stable and forward-looking sawmill concept.