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.

Who is Austrian power grid AG?

Austrian Power Grid AG employs more than 1.000 specialists who work together in interdisciplinary teams. Our specialists’ top professional qualifications and high level of personal dedication help to guarantee a secure and uninterrupted supply of electricity around the clock, 365 days a year.

Who is Austria's transmission grid operator?

Vienna-based Austrian Power Grid AG is Austria’s transmission grid operator. The high-voltage electricity grid in Austria comprises three voltage levels – 380 kV with the 380-kV high-voltage ring, 220 kV and 110 kV – in addition to several substations and grid control systems. Facts:

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.

Do Austrian states have a power grid?

Each Austrian federal state has its own power plants and its own power grid. Here too, supply and demand must be matched every single second of the day. However, the power generation and distribution structures in the Austrian states mean that one state may have an excess of supply while another has an excess of demand.

How is Austria planning the grid of the future?

To meet our responsibility for Austria’s electricity supply, we are carefully planning the grid of the future with an eye to tomorrow’s needs. This means exploring new options as well as taking full advantage of the technological innovations that help us compensate for deficits in the current network.