Does Austria have a renewable power plant?

Taking wind, biomass and solar into account, renewable power generation rises to more than three-quarters of the country’s total electricity production. Austria’s last coal-fired power plant closed back in 2020.

What if power plant feed-ins and electricity imports are not covered in Austria?

If consumption in Austria can no longer be fully covered by power plant feed-ins and electricity imports, the provisions of the Energy Intervention Powers Act (Energielenkungsgesetz) apply.

What percentage of gas-fired power plants are available in Austria?

The availability of gas-fired power plants in Austria is 66% this week. The production of electricity from gas does not only serve load coverage but is also particularly relevant for stabilizing the grid. According to grid operation planning, the percentage of availability of cross-border lines is approx. 92%.

What happened to Austria's last coal-fired power plant?

Austria’s last coal-fired power plant closed back in 2020. Austria has a highly reliable electricity supply network – thanks mainly to a diversified mix of energy sources which ensures that generating capacity can be put to optimum use at any time. In Austria, hydropower is one of the most widely used means of generating electricity.

Why should you choose Austria's thermal power stations?

Austria’s flexible, high-efficiency thermal power stations help to maintain a reliable, balanced electricity network, even in the face of lengthier fluctuations in generation and unfavourable weather conditions.

Should energy intervention powers be regulated in Austria?

However, such measures would only be necessary in case of an extreme emergency. In Austria, the Energy Intervention Powers Act legitimizes these measures (following the issue of a corresponding regulation on measures by the Federal Ministry) in such a way that they cause the least possible damage and impact on society and the economy.