On the road to climate neutrality: TSA reaches another transformation milestone with new battery storage system

Turning vision into reality – How Traktionssysteme Austria is shaping the future of energy at its own facility
At Traktionssysteme Austria (TSA), sustainability is more than just a buzzword – it is an integral part of the company’s strategy. With the installation of a modern battery storage system at Plant 2, the company is taking another major step toward achieving CO₂ neutrality. The investment project, valued at approximately EUR 60,000, is part of TSA’s long-term decarbonization strategy, with a clear objective: to systematically reduce the company’s carbon emissions and transform both production operations and the entire site in line with its climate targets (Scope 1 by 2030, Scope 2 by 2035, and Scope 3 by 2040).

“With the commissioning of the AC-coupled SolaX lithium iron phosphate energy storage system, which provides a capacity of 260 kWh and an output of 125 kW, combined with our 150 kWp photovoltaic system, Plant 2 is expected to achieve an annual energy self-sufficiency rate of nearly 75%”, said Robert Tencl, CEO of TSA. “This investment is part of our broader strategy to increase the share of renewable energy in our overall energy supply. Additional expansion projects are already planned for Plant 1, including the expansion of facade-mounted PV systems, as well as rooftop PV installations at Plant 3a.”

As an internationally active greentech company specializing in electric drive systems, TSA has been making a significant contribution to sustainable mobility for decades. However, the company’s ambitions go beyond its products: TSA is committed to making the energy and mobility transition visible and measurable within its own operations as well.

The new battery storage system at Plant 2 is a tangible example of this commitment. It is part of a comprehensive transformation process through which TSA is rethinking and actively reshaping its energy supply. The goal is to systematically replace fossil fuels, maximize the use of renewable energy, and manage energy consumption more intelligently. The battery storage system plays a central role in this strategy by making renewable energy more flexible and efficient to use and bringing TSA one significant step closer to climate-neutral production.

More than storage: A key project for TSA’s energy transition
What may initially appear to be a technical infrastructure project is a strategic cornerstone of the company’s broader transformation. At the heart of the project is an AC-coupled energy storage system that enables TSA to efficiently utilize self-generated energy – particularly from the existing photovoltaic system – instead of feeding unused electricity back into the grid. Energy is stored and made available precisely when it is needed. This creates an intelligent energy cycle that maximizes self-consumption while simultaneously reducing the need for externally sourced energy. For TSA, this means lower dependence on fossil energy sources, reduced CO₂ emissions, and significantly greater operational energy efficiency.

The battery storage system is not a standalone initiative, but rather part of a holistic energy concept. At the same time, TSA is also modernizing its heating infrastructure: due to existing building conditions, the current gas-fired boiler system is being replaced with a modern pellet heating system. With this additional investment of approximately EUR 150,000, TSA is taking another decisive step away from fossil natural gas and toward renewable energy sources.

Sustainability with environmental and economical impact
TSA’s investment in battery storage demonstrates that sustainability and economic efficiency can go hand in hand. Intelligent energy management not only reduces emissions, but also optimizes operating costs. Peak loads can be balanced, energy can be used more efficiently, and dependence on external electricity price fluctuations can be reduced. Especially in times of volatile energy markets, this represents a clear competitive advantage.