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Renewable energies are the economic engine of the future worldwide. Here you can find selected data on Austria’s renewable energy sector.
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  • 15,243

    jobs

    In 2024, the bio fuels sector employed 15,243 people.

  • 95

    million euros in turnover in solar thermal energy

    In 2024, total turnover of the solar thermal energy sector amounted to EUR 95 million.

  • 1,451

    wind turbines

    In 2024, 1,451 wind turbines were in operation in Austria.

  • 30.4%

    percentage of hydro power

    The percentage of hydro power in renewable energies was 30.4% in 2023.

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Biomass, solar and heat pump sector

Source: Innovative energy technologies in Austria. Market development 2024. Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Biogenic fuel sector 2024 
Fulltime jobs approx. 15,243
Total revenue (in Euro)2.1 bn
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use
of biogenic fuels in Austria (in metric tons)		approx. 8.4 m
Source: Innovative energy technologies in Austria. Market development 2024. Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Biomass heating systems (boilers and furnaces) 2024 
Fulltime jobsapprox. 6,875
Total revenue (in Euro)1,750 m
Export quotaapprox. 80-85 %
Source: Innovative energy technologies in Austria. Market development 2024. Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Photovoltaic sector 2024 
Fulltime jobsapprox. 12,104
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of
photovoltaic technology in Austria (in metric tons) 		2.103,000
Source: Innovative energy technologies in Austria. Market development 2024. Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Solar thermal sector 2024 
Fulltime jobsapprox. 700
Total revenue (in Euro)approx. 95 m
Export quota88 %
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use
of solar collectors in Austria (in metric tons)		277,186
Source: Innovative energy technologies in Austria. Market development 2024. Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Heat pump sector 2024 
Fulltime jobsapprox. 2,552
Total revenue (in Euro)approx. 1,480 m
Export quotaapprox. 18 %
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the
use of heat pumps in Austria (in metric tons)		1.257,000


Hydro power and wind power in Austria

Source: Federal Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism. Energy in Austria 2024
Hydro power in 2023
Percentage of the primary energy generation 26.6%
Percentage of renewable energies 30.4%
Source: IG Wind Power, Wind Power in Austria 2024
Wind power in 2024
Number of wind power plants1,451
Total output 4,028   MW
Generation of wind power per year 9.3 billion kWh
Saved CO2 4.7 million tons
Jobs  approx. 7,900
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Last update : 14.07.2025