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- 18,376
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jobs
In 2020, the bio fuels sector employed 18,376 people.
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- 131
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million euros in turnover in solar thermal energy
In 2020, total turnover of the solar thermal energy sector amounted to EUR 131 million.
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- 1,307
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wind turbines
In 2020, 1,307 wind turbines were in operation in Austria.
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- 28.5%
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percentage of hydro power
The percentage of hydro power in renewable energies was 28.5% in 2019.
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Biomass, solar and heat pump sector
Biogenic fuel sector 2020 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 18,376 |
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. 9.2 m |
Biomass heating systems (boilers and furnaces) 2020 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 4,198 |
Total revenue (in Euro) | 1,016 m |
Export quota | approx. 80 % |
Photovoltaic sector 2020 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 2,755 |
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of photovoltaic technology in Austria (in metric tons) | 888,063 |
Solar thermal sector 2020 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 1,100 |
Total revenue (in Euro) | approx. 131 m |
Export quota | 84 % |
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of solar collectors in Austria (in metric tons) | 345,637 |
Heat pump sector 2020 | |
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Fulltime jobs | approx. 1,721 |
Total revenue (in Euro) | approx. 870 m |
Export quota | approx. 32.8 % |
Reduction of CO2-emission achieved due to the use of heat pumps in Austria (in metric tons) | 832,853 |
Hydro power and wind power in Austria
Hydro power in 2019 | |
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Percentage of the primary energy generation | 28.5% |
Percentage of renewable energies | 34.2% |
Installed output small hydro power plants | 368 MW |
Wind power in 2020 | |
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Number of wind power plants | 1,307 |
Total output | 3,120 MW |
Generation of wind power per year | 7 billion kWh |
Saved CO2 | 3 million tons |
Jobs | 3,700 |
Last update : 04.10.2021