Upcoming Trade Shows in Austria for Renewable Energies

The renewable energies industry in Austria has been going from strength to strength in recent years – all the better considering the country’s tight deadline to achieve net neutrality. Hydro remains the predominant source of renewable energy given the country’s unique geography. Austria’s energy sector maximizes the country’s geographical strengths and existing resources, continually advancing its expertise for international applications. The country’s strategic position as a transit hub plays a pivotal role in European energy trading. A significant percentage of Western Europe’s energy imports from the Near East, the Caucasus, and Russia traverse Austria, primarily through the Transalpine pipeline. This makes Austria an indispensable energy transit country between East and West. Renewable energy is becoming increasingly critical to Austria's energy supply. Driven by political will, strict laws, and substantial R&D investment, Austria has developed exceptional know-how and expertise in renewable energy. The country ranks first in the EU for the share of renewable energies in electricity generation relative to its surface area. In 2023, 87% of Austria’s total electricity generation came from renewable sources. Hydropower alone accounted for up to 67% of the electricity generated in 2022. Austria’s leading electricity company operates around 130 hydro power plants, including highly efficient storage power plants in the Austrian Alps and run-of-river power plants on all major rivers. Austria is considered a world leader in hydroelectric power and might even wrestle Germany’s title as the green energy engine in the European Union. The nation’s performance doesn’t end with electricity generation. Austrian companies excel in power generation and supply, operating advanced power plants and storage systems, while integrating cutting-edge IT-based electricity supply, smart metering, control instruments, and pipeline construction. Unlike many nations, Austria has shunned nuclear power, focusing instead on harnessing its abundant natural resources and pioneering renewable energy technologies.