Austrian Resort Inaugurates Its Climate-Positive Syncraft Powerplant - CleanTechnica

The Austrian resort Stanglwirt, located in Going am Wilden Kaiser, has inaugurated a climate-positive powerplant developed by Syncraft that converts regional wood residues into electricity, heat, and biochar, a stable form of carbon. Unlike conventional biomass plants that release most carbon back into the atmosphere, this system sequesters carbon long-term, resulting in a net-negative emissions balance. The powerplant supplies renewable energy to the hotel while removing CO₂ from the atmosphere, replacing fossil-based energy imports with a closed-loop system that supports local wood suppliers and responsible forest management. Stanglwirt, a heritage hotel with over four centuries of tradition, is known for its commitment to sustainability, including running an organic farm and horse stables. This installation marks a significant step in integrating renewable energy and permanent carbon sequestration into mainstream hospitality infrastructure, demonstrating that energy-intensive hotels can adopt carbon-removal technologies. Syncraft has already deployed over 45 such systems, with several more under construction, highlighting the growing adoption