[SMM PV News] Austria deploys 1 GW of PV in January-September period

Published: Dec 1, 2025 09:43

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Austria added 1,036 MW of PV in Jan-Sept 2025, taking cumulative capacity to approximately 9.3 GW. This is its weakest nine-month growth in three years. The country will miss its 2,000 MW annual target from the grid infrastructure plan, PV Austria said, warning of falling demand, lost orders and industry risks.
By comparison, 2024’s Jan-Sept additions were 1,419 MW and 2023’s 1,746 MW, with Q3 2023 installations more than doubling 2024’s Q3 total. Residential rooftop systems (up to 20kW) have seen the sharpest decline.
PV Austria cites political uncertainty such as sudden end of VAT exemptions, unclear funding and ongoing feed-in tariff debates as key demand curbs. Managing Director Vera Immitzer called the figures “alarming,” noting industry pressure, lost orders and job risks from unstable policies.
The sector awaits two key acts to advance the energy transition. A survey showed industry needs stable, legally certain policies, plus support for energy storage and fewer bureaucratic hurdles.

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