SolarEdge, Helioplant build 6.3 MW ‘cross-shaped’ bifacial PV system for Alpine regions
Helioplant will leverage SolarEdge’s inverter and power optimization technology to power its cross-shaped bifacial solar system specially designed for snowy Alpine regions with high elevation. They anticipate ski resorts will be a big market for the solution which uses SolarEdge’s technology to overcome shading issues caused by the cross-structure.
Austria deploys 1 GW of PV in January-September period
Austria added 1,036 MW of new solar capacity between January and September 2025, down from 1,419 MW over the same period in 2024, as political uncertainty, delayed legislation, and weakening residential demand strain the solar sector.
Austria records 20% decline in PV capacity expansion in first quarter
In the first three months of 2024, the addition of new PV systems in Austria was just under 500 MW. This year, according to estimates by PV Austria, the figure is around 20% lower in the same period. The association is appealing to the government not to further stifle the market.
Austria launches €60 million rebate program for rooftop PV in 2025
Austria has opened applications for its €60 million ($68.3 million) rooftop PV rebate program for 2025, with a second-round “Made in Europe” bonus offering 20% more funding for projects using European-made components, says OeMAG.
Austria deploys 1.4 GW of new solar in January-September period
Austria installed 1.4 GW of new PV capacity from January to September 2024, including around 400 MW added in the third quarter alone.
Austria adds 2.6 GW of PV capacity in 2023
Austria installed 2.6 GW of solar capacity last year. Newly installed PV capacity has nearly tripled, supporting employment.
My-PV’s new SOL•THOR uses photovoltaics to generate heat
The device can be connected directly to a solar generator without an inverter and can control heating elements or electric boilers.
Austria offers €17.9 million to fund storage
The Austrian authorities have offered €17.9 million ($19 million) to fund medium-sized electricity storage systems, with €10 million from the climate action protection ministry and €7.9 million from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
Austria adds 500 MW of PV in Q1
Austria’s Federal Association of Photovoltaics (PV Austria) says the nation added 500 MW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, driven by investments in private rooftop PV systems benefiting from a value-added tax (VAT) exemption.
Austria earmarks €35 million for battery rebates
The Austrian authorities are granting a rebate of €200 ($214)/kWh to residential and commercial storage systems.
