How big is Austria's hydraulic storage power plant capacity?

In 2020, Austria had a hystorically grown inventory of hydraulic storage power plants with a gross maximum capacity of 8.8 GW and gross electricity generation of 14.7 TWh. This storage capacity has already played a central role in the past in optimising power plant deployment and grid regulation.

How does hydropower work in Austria?

In Austria, hydropower is one of the most widely used means of generating electricity. Run-of-river power stations produce power around the clock, while pumped storage power stations store the energy and supply electricity to consumers as required.

Why should you choose Austria's thermal power stations?

Austria’s flexible, high-efficiency thermal power stations help to maintain a reliable, balanced electricity network, even in the face of lengthier fluctuations in generation and unfavourable weather conditions.

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 does the electricity grid work in Austria?

The electricity grid in Austria is split into different levels. The greater the volume of electricity that needs to be transmitted over large distances, the higher the grid level it travels along. This means that large power plants inject electricity into the system at the top level.

Does Austria have a market for energy storage technologies?

A study 1 carried out by the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, AEE INTEC, BEST and ENFOS presents the market development of energy storage technologies in Austria for the first time.