Vienna Wind and Solar Energy Storage Power Station

When did Vienna start supplying carbon-free energy?

Vienna’s first citizens’ power plant opened on 4 May 2012 on the premises of Donaustadt power station, and Wien Energie has been expediting the expansion of the model ever since. Over 30 solar and wind plants are already supplying the city with carbon-free energy.

What is Wien energy?

With its citizens’ power plants, Wien Energie gives private individuals the opportunity to make a collective investment in clean energy. Wien Energie is in charge of operating the photovoltaic plants.

Can pumped storage power stations be used for wind farms?

If there is an oversupply of electricity, excess energy can be used to refill reservoirs. This makes pumped storage power stations ideal partners for wind farms. At the moment, wind power accounts for about 11% of Austria’s total electricity output.

How does Wien energy benefit the environment?

Wien Energie is in charge of operating the photovoltaic plants. In return for their investment the co-owners of the plants receive an annual remuneration in the form of vouchers from Wien Energie over a period of five years. This community funding model benefits the environment, Wien Energie and investors alike.

How many solar and wind plants are there in Viennese?

Over 30 solar and wind plants are already supplying the city with carbon-free energy. The thousands of local investors and the continued high levels of interest in the model demonstrate the Viennese public’s strong commitment to climate action.

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.