Austria's energy transition: open space PV as the key to the climate target

Austria's energy transition: open space PV as the key to the climate target

In Austria, the energy transition is becoming more and more urgent, and experts indicate the crucial role of Open space PV systems. Hubert Fechner, the chairman of the technology platform Photovoltaics, presented alarming numbers in a recent study. According to its calculations, Austria must reach an increase in photovoltaic energy by up to 21 Terawatt hours by 2030. This immense amount is necessary to meet the domestic climate goals.

Fechner emphasizes that the potential for the use of solar energy on roofs and existing infrastructures is not sufficient to realize these ambitious goals. "We urgently need to create additional areas to meet solar power needs," he explains. This patience is very important because many industries have to start planning new projects to meet future requirements.

The future with open space PV

The idea behind open space PV is to use agricultural areas or unused areas for the construction of solar systems. Fechner not only sees it a way to produce environmentally friendly energy, but also a way to create new jobs in the field of renewable energies. This could not only have a positive effect on the economy, but also to strengthen Austria's position as a pioneer in the field of renewable energies.

The federal government faces the task of identifying suitable areas and at the same time taking into account the interests of agriculture and the environment. It is expected that the population will also be more involved in the decision-making processes in order to create acceptance for open space PV. The support of the citizens can only be obtained through an open dialogue.

The implementation of this vision will be crucial to cover the growing energy requirement and to achieve the emission -free goals of climate policy. Data and demands will dominate the political discussions in the coming months, while Austria tries to achieve the ambitious goal of climate neutrality by 2040

In summary, it can be said: Without extensive investments in open space PV, the energy transition in Austria will hardly succeed. Fechner and numerous other experts are calling for a clear strategy and implementation steps to extensively use the solar potential and at the same time promote environmentally friendly technologies.