Does Austria generate solar power?

Austria generates significant solar power, with an installed capacity of around 2.6 GW in 2021. The government is concerned about climatic change and rising air pollution and has a roadmap to increase the share of renewable energy, such as solar, in its energy mix during the study period.

Where is the largest solar power plant in Austria?

Construction began on Austria's largest solar power plant, a 120 MW solar park, in Nickelsdorf, a small town in eastern Austria [in June 2022]. It is part of a hybrid wind-solar project with a 164 MW wind farm.

How will Austria's new energy policy affect solar thermal technology?

Austria's new energy policy includes restricting the use of natural gas for heating in new buildings from 2025 onward and phasing out all oil- and coal-fired heating systems by 2035. This factor is likely to increase the use of solar thermal technologies in the coming years.

Will Austria achieve 100% renewable electricity generation by 2030?

In addition to supporting PV installations through permitting simplification and cash grants, the Austrian government is targeting 100% renewable electricity generation by 2030.

Which country has the largest solar power station?

In September, 2011, Austria's largest solar power station, 2 MW, was under construction in the Niedere Tauern mountain range. Austria has also a large capacity of solar heating at its disposal. With more than 3,500 MW thermal the country ranks second in the EU, only behind much larger Germany.