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- 16,599
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jobs
In 2023, the bio fuels sector employed 16,599 people.
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- 124.8
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million euros in turnover in solar thermal energy
In 2023, total turnover of the solar thermal energy sector amounted to EUR 124.8 million.
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- 1,426
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wind turbines
In 2023, 1,426 wind turbines were in operation in Austria.
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- 30.4%
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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
| Biogenic fuel sector 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Fulltime jobs | approx. 16,599 |
| Total revenue (in Euro) | 2.5 bn |
| Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of biogenic fuels in Austria (in metric tons) | approx. 8.8 m |
| Biomass heating systems (boilers and furnaces) 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Fulltime jobs | approx. 5,220 |
| Total revenue (in Euro) | 1,553 m |
| Export quota | approx. 80-85 % |
| Photovoltaic sector 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Fulltime jobs | approx. 12,983 |
| Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of photovoltaic technology in Austria (in metric tons) | 1.995,821 |
| Solar thermal sector 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Fulltime jobs | approx. 900 |
| Total revenue (in Euro) | approx. 124.8 m |
| Export quota | 95 % |
| Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of solar collectors in Austria (in metric tons) | 312,456 |
| Heat pump sector 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Fulltime jobs | approx. 2,715 |
| Total revenue (in Euro) | approx. 1,568 m |
| Export quota | approx. 28.8 % |
| Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of heat pumps in Austria (in metric tons) | 1.173,000 |
Hydro power and wind power in Austria
| Hydro power in 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of the primary energy generation | 26.6% |
| Percentage of renewable energies | 30.4% |
| Wind power in 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Number of wind power plants | 1,426 |
| Total output | 3,885 MW |
| Generation of wind power per year | 9 billion kWh |
| Saved CO2 | 4.5 million tons |
| Jobs | approx. 6,000 |
Last update : 2025.06.24