State ensures clarity: funding stops for companies in Carinthia

State ensures clarity: funding stops for companies in Carinthia

After a significant uncertainty among companies, due to the funding stop of the photovoltaic funding in the previous week, the country reacted quickly and reopened the registration for funding. Jürgen Mandl, President of the Carinthia Chamber of Commerce, was positive about the quick solution to the problem: "Planning security is restored. This is an important step for the energy transition in Carinthia." This return to funding is crucial because it should stabilize the investments in renewable energies.

The applicants who have submitted a funding application by October 1 do not have to submit a new application. Your applications will be processed automatically and you will receive the funding directly. In addition, everyone who has invested in photovoltaic systems this year may apply for the funding to be retrospectively for the period from January 7 to February 28, 2025. It should be noted that the increased funding amounts for 2024 are still valid if the systems will be removed this year.

reduced funding amounts from 2025

As part of these changes, new funding amounts for 2025 were also announced. Depending on the system size, these amounts will fall and move between 120 and 380 euros per installed kilowattspitze (KWP), compared to the previous 450 euros. The funding for electricity storage is particularly affected, which will be set at 275 euros per kilowatt hour (kWh) from the coming year. However, the funding for commercial systems for self -consumption at a maximum of 200 euros per KWP remains unchanged. This could stimulate investors to better plan their investments and act early in order to benefit from the higher funding rates.

These developments should not be underestimated because they can have a direct impact on the energy transition in Carinthia and support the country in achieving its climate goals faster. The funding stop had triggered a noticeable uncertainty within the industries concerned, and the restoration of the funding measures ensures that trust in renewable energies will not be undermined further. The current adjustments to the funding amounts must be carefully observed by everyone involved in order to assess the economic consequences well and to make adjustments if necessary.

A comprehensive overview of the changes and their effects on future investments in photovoltaics offer numerous information, www.klick-kaernten.at is reported .