2 75mwh solar container energy storage system in Austria

Why is Austria boosting its solar power capacity?

Moreover, the maximum subsidy for electrical storage systems has been raised from €25,000 to €50,000, reflecting a commitment to bolstering the infrastructure necessary for sustainable energy storage. Austria’s solar power capacity has been on a steady upward trajectory, buoyed by supportive government policies and declining technology costs.

What is Austria's solar power capacity?

Austria’s solar power capacity has been on a steady upward trajectory, buoyed by supportive government policies and declining technology costs. As of the end of 2023, Austria’s solar power capacity had reached 3,667 MW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

How many photovoltaic battery storage systems are there in Austria?

Of these, approx. 94% were built with public funding and 6% without. The total inventory of photovoltaic battery storage systems in Austria therefore rose to 11,908 storage systems with a cumulative usable storage capacity of approx. 121 MWh.

How much solar power does Austria have in 2023?

As of the end of 2023, Austria’s solar power capacity had reached 3,667 MW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This growth has been propelled by an array of policy measures, including feed-in tariffs, investment subsidies, and now, the updated guidelines for PPAs.