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Renewable Energy

Austria has a strong reputation in renewable energies - from hydroelectric power and wind energy to solar, geothermal, tidal and biomass energies. Companies are often niche world champions, providing highly customized, tailor-made solutions. Programmes aimed at higher levels of energy efficiency are also important. Renewable Energy from Austria – Surprisingly Ingenious 

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      Overview

      Austrian companies are devising procedures to produce biodiesel with high efficiency from various raw materials, e.g. vegetable oils, used cooking oils and animal fats. They are planning, building and operating large solar plants for water heating, space heating, process heat and solar cooling. They are making floating photovoltaic systems. Austrian inventive talent has a long tradition in energy matters: the heat pump, one of the most efficient and progressive cooling and heating methods, was invented in Austria 150 years ago.  Today’s technology leader in this area also comes from Austria, making at least 8,000 heat pumps a year.

      Facts and Figures

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

      Success stories

      Whether traditional family companies or new start-ups, there are many companies in Austria which have proven themselves on the global markets with their products and services. You can read about their success stories here.

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