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- 17,932
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jobs
In 2021, the bio fuels sector employed 17,932 people.
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- 147.6
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million euros in turnover in solar thermal energy
In 2021, total turnover of the solar thermal energy sector amounted to EUR 147.6 million.
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- 1,374
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wind turbines
In 2022, 1,374 wind turbines were in operation in Austria.
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- 31.0%
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percentage of hydro power
The percentage of hydro power in renewable energies was 31.0% in 2021.
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Biomass, solar and heat pump sector
Biogenic fuel sector 2021 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 17,932 |
Total revenue (in Euro) | 1.6 bn |
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of biogenic fuels in Austria (in metric tons) | approx. 10.2 m |
Biomass heating systems (boilers and furnaces) 2021 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 7,006 |
Total revenue (in Euro) | 1,712 m |
Export quota | approx. 80-85 % |
Photovoltaic sector 2021 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 4,529 |
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of photovoltaic technology in Austria (in metric tons) | 953,598 |
Solar thermal sector 2021 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 1,200 |
Total revenue (in Euro) | approx. 147.6 m |
Export quota | 92 % |
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of solar collectors in Austria (in metric tons) | 369,917 |
Heat pump sector 2021 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 2,160 |
Total revenue (in Euro) | approx. 1,015 m |
Export quota | approx. 32.8 % |
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of heat pumps in Austria (in metric tons) | 872,384 |
Hydro power and wind power in Austria
Hydro power in 2021 | |
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Percentage of the primary energy generation | 26.5% |
Percentage of renewable energies | 31.0% |
Installed output small hydro power plants | 270.9 MW |
Wind power in 2022 | |
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Number of wind power plants | 1,374 |
Total output | 3,586 MW |
Generation of wind power per year | 8.3 billion kWh |
Saved CO2 | 4.1 million tons |
Jobs | approx. 5,000 |
Last update : 14. February 2023