Austria quadruples subsidy budget, approves 9,000-plus
A second call for subsidy applications for solar and storage in Austria – held from June 23 and July 7 and with a budget of €12 million – attracted so many responses the funding
A second call for subsidy applications for solar and storage in Austria – held from June 23 and July 7 and with a budget of €12 million – attracted so many responses the funding
These changes will prioritize PV systems co-located with storage, eliminate funding during periods of negative electricity prices, and place a stronger emphasis on hybrid power
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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.
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.
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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).