Innovative solar system Austria

Will Austria have 100% electricity from renewable sources by 2030?

The binding goal of having 100% electricity from renewable sources in Austria by 2030, with PV +11 TWh contributing to this, is for sure a milestone in Austrian energy policy. Other important developments in the PV sector were the start of the role out of larger ground mounted PV Systems, which did not exist before.

Why did Austria join the EU-ipcei PV process in 2021?

In May 2021, Austria federal ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology joined officially the EU-IPCEI PV process in order to support the enlargement of the Austrian PV industry.

What is Austria's 'integrated grid infrastructure plan'?

An Austrian national “integrated grid infrastructure plan” is currently (mid 2023) available for review and comments. In order to achieve this target, the value for 2030 was also raised and now stands at 21 TWh, means that an average annual installation rate of around 2 GW must be ensured until 2040.

What is Austria's energy policy goal?

It sees a PV target of additional 11 TWh coming from PV until 2030. The energy policy goal in Austria is set with 100% electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2040.

Does Austria have a fully liberalized electricity market?

Austria has a fully liberalized electricity market with free choice of supplier for all customers. Currently about 50 companies are offering electricity nationwide. This chapter describes the support policies aiming directly or indirectly to drive the development of PV.

Who is responsible for the commissioning of PV systems in Austria?

In Austria, the most important decisions regarding the commissioning of PV systems are the responsibility of the federal states. Even if the national targets are now ambitious - 21 TWh by 2030 and 41 TWh by 2040 - these must now be realised at state level.