Austria's energy transition: Experts call for ground-mounted PV as the key

Austria's energy transition: Experts call for ground-mounted PV as the key

Photovoltaic technology is at the center of today's discussion about Austria's energy future. The chairman of the photovoltaics technology platform, Hubert Fechner, has revealed alarming facts in a new study. In order to achieve the ambitious climate goals by 2030, which require an increase in photovoltaic energy by up to 21 terawatt hours, the construction of ground-mounted photovoltaic systems is essential.

Fechner is certain that the existing options for using photovoltaics on roofs and other infrastructure are not nearly sufficient to meet these requirements. While efforts to date to install solar panels on buildings are certainly positive, they are not enough to meet high energy needs.

The challenge of the energy transition

The challenges facing Austria are immense. Experts emphasize that the desired climate goals cannot be achieved without a drastic increase in ground-mounted PV. This means that agricultural areas or unused green spaces must be considered in order to identify suitable locations for these systems.

Another aspect that is discussed in the study is technological progress in photovoltaics. This not only includes increasing the efficiency of existing systems, but also innovative solutions for integration into energy consumption. But all of this is of little use if there is no space to install additional amounts of photovoltaic systems.

In order to secure the future of photovoltaics in Austria, political decisions are also necessary. Promoting the expansion of ground-mounted PV systems must be given top priority. Only through collaboration between politics, business and research can the transition to more sustainable energy production be achieved.

For further information on the topic and analysis of the new study by Hubert Fechner, see the report on www.meinkreis.at.