How many watts of solar power are there in Vienna

How many photovoltaic plants does Wien Energie have?

The utility company now operates over 260 photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of nearly 60MW and is expanding its position as Austria’s leading solar energy provider. “Wien Energie is driving the city’s climate protection efforts.

What is Vienna energy''s solar energy expansion programme?

Wien Energie’s solar energy expansion programme is based on stakeholder participation and cooperation. Vienna’s largest community-funded solar power plant went into operation in Unterlaa in May 2020. Thousands of climate activists from Vienna and the surrounding region bought into the project by purchasing investment packages.

Can a rooftop solar energy plant meet Vienna''s climate goals?

Over 80 per cent of Wien Energie’s solar energy plants are on the roofs of buildings. However, other sites will also need to be used for photovoltaic expansion in order to achieve Vienna’s climate goals. “We won’t be able to meet the climate targets with rooftop installations alone.

What is Wien energy & how does it work?

By 2030 Wien Energie aims to achieve a total installed capacity of 600 megawatts, supplying the equivalent of 250,000 households with clean solar energy. The utility provider is investing around half a billion euro in the programme.