Vienna thermal power storage

Why do we need efficient thermal energy storage systems (TES)?

Volatility of renewable energy generation asks for efficient thermal energy storage systems (TES).

What are energy storage systems?

Efficient and reliable energy storage systems are central building blocks for an integrated energy system based 100% on renewable energy sources.

Does Austria have a market for energy storage technologies?

A study 1 carried out by the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, AEE INTEC, BEST and ENFOS presents the market development of energy storage technologies in Austria for the first time.

Is Austria a good place to invest in energy storage?

Austria has already gained major technological expertise in the field of electricity and heat storage. Numerous Austrian companies (including mechanical engineering, assembling and engineering as well as research and development) are already working on solutions for energy storage.

How much does a photovoltaic battery storage system cost in Austria?

The total inventory of photovoltaic battery storage systems in Austria therefore rose to 11,908 storage systems with a cumulative usable storage capacity of approx. 121 MWh. For 2020, a price of around € 914 per kWh of usable storage capacity excl. VAT was charged for PV storage systems installed as turnkey solutions.

What are the different types of energy storage systems?

Electrical, thermal and chemical storage systems are key tech-nologies for an energy system based on decentralised energy supplies from fluctuating sources, such as wind and solar power.