Will the solar PV market grow in Austria in 2021?

The solar PV segment is likely to witness considerable growth in the Austrian solar energy market during 2021. The total renewable energy generation in Austria reached 13.3 TWh in 2021, and the total installed capacity of renewables was 22,014 MW in the same year.

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.

Will Austria increase solar thermal technology in 2023?

The Austrian government's plan to accelerate the expansion of photovoltaics with a budget of USD 647 million in January 2023 is likely to increase the use of solar thermal technologies in the coming years. The Ministry has also raised the funding budget for small-scale systems.

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.

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.

Does solcast provide a better weather forecast?

Solcast's "Estimated Actuals" closes the gap for our owned and third-party solar portfolios. As far as we know, there's no provider that can provide a more accurate forecast. Adding Solcast's weather data in our hydrogen storage systems improved our control strategy that responds well to weather patterns.