Austria: 43,300 applications for solar subsidies submitted in just ten minutes

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Austria received 43,300 applications for solar subsidies within ten minutes, far exceeding demand in the previous round. The government plans to redesign the program in 2027, prioritizing battery storage and smart energy management alongside a shift away from solar installations.

Austria's final solar subsidy round of the year attracted 43,300 applications in its first 10 minutes, far exceeding demand in the previous round. The government is now preparing to overhaul the scheme in 2027, shifting its focus from PV installations to battery storage and smart energy management systems. The post Austria: 43,300 applications for solar subsidies submitted in just ten minutes appeared first on pv magazine Global.