Residential Drives Austrian PV Sector

Name: Yearly Installed PV Capacity Austria
Creator: EUPD Research, PV Austria

Values in MWdc.

	Residential (≤20 kW)	Small Commercial (>20 ≤100 kW)	Medium Commercial (>100 ≤500 kW)	Large Commercial-Small Industrial (>500 ≤1000 kW)	Medium-Large Industrial (>1000 ≤5000 kW)	Utility (>5000 kW)
2021	481	123	35	18	72.1	11.5
2022	656	137	39	20	116.1	41.2
2023	1343	639	241	73	230	77.2
2024	1004	543	273	91	249	350
2025	811	432	201	78	231	207

Yearly Installed PV Capacity Austria — Source: EUPD Research, PV Austria

Austria installed an estimated 1,960 MW in 2025, marking a decline in yearly added capacity. According to our GET-Matrix, this can be attributed to the withdrawal of incentives such as the VAT exemption, policy uncertainty, and weaker residential demand. Due to Feed-in-Tariffs (FiTs) and investment grants, the residential and commercial segments are the main drivers of Austria’s PV market. While both the residential (41.4%) and C&I segment (48.1%) make up a vast majority of added installed capacity in 2025, the utility segment is the smallest contributor (10.6%).

Frequently asked questions

What was Austria's total installed PV capacity in 2025, and how does it compare to previous years?

Austria installed an estimated 1,960 MW of PV capacity in 2025. This figure represents a decline in the country’s yearly added capacity, attributed to factors such as the withdrawal of the VAT exemption and policy uncertainty. This downturn indicates a shift in market dynamics compared to prior periods.

Why did Austria's PV sector experience a decline in yearly added capacity in 2025?

Austria’s PV sector experienced a decline in yearly added capacity in 2025, installing an estimated 1,960 MW. According to the GET-Matrix, this downturn is primarily due to the withdrawal of incentives like the VAT exemption, ongoing policy uncertainty, and weaker demand within the residential segment.

Which segments are the main drivers of Austria's PV market, and what incentives support them?

The residential and commercial segments are the main drivers of Austria’s PV market. These segments are primarily supported by Feed-in-Tariffs (FiTs) and various investment grants, which incentivize PV installations and contribute significantly to the overall market growth in Austria.

What was the distribution of added PV capacity across market segments in Austria during 2025?

In 2025, the C&I segment contributed the largest share of Austria’s added PV capacity at 48.1%, followed closely by the residential segment at 41.4%. The utility segment was the smallest contributor, accounting for 10.6% of the total installed capacity, highlighting the dominance of distributed generation.