The head of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen municipal utility company filed a complaint against the state of Tyrol, complaining about its inaction. “Something is finally happening,” says the energy expert, who has been waiting three years for a result.
In February 2021, the so-called conflict procedure was opened, an Austrian peculiarity: If there are two applicants, the authorities determine who can move forward with the project. Since it will be a cross-border power plant, the Austrian regulations must also be adhered to.