Austria receives 43,300 solar subsidy applications in 10 minutes

Austria's final solar subsidy round this year was oversubscribed within minutes, prompting the government to overhaul its scheme next year to prioritize battery storage and smart energy systems over PV installations.

First covered Oct 10, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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32d PV Magazine Austria: 43,300 applications for solar subsidies submitted in just ten minutes — Austria's final solar subsidy round of the year attracted 43,300 applications in its first 10 minutes, far exceeding demand in the previous round.

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