PV funding: Five times as many applications as the pot supports

Zehetner: Rush shows why reform is needed

The award is made according to the applicable funding conditions and the respective ranking criteria, says Zehetner. “But the high demand also shows why we want the funding reposition must. If the available funds are exhausted within a very short period of time, the speed of submission is the most important factor. We want a system that does more Planning security creates and focuses more on the benefits for the energy system.”

New funding model focuses on intelligent storage

In addition to processing the applications for the completed call, preparations are already underway for the announced realignment of funding. “The previous first-come, first-served principle is to be replaced by a continuous, application-based model,” it said. The classic PV investment support should be replaced by one Storage system bonus occurs, which supports both new storage systems and the retrofitting of existing PV systems.

Prerequisite should be one intelligent energy management system “We want households to be able to make better use of their solar power. Intelligent storage systems help to coordinate production and consumption and make electricity available when it is needed,” said Zehetner.

Instead of eight million euros, 38.5 million were available

According to information from the beginning of October, the completed call was supported by remaining funds from previous funding rounds 38.5 million euros available. Originally, only eight million euros were earmarked for funding for the third funding call.

Projects with storage that are not eligible for the third EAG funding call should be able to resubmit for the new funding system, provided they are put into operation from November 1, 2026. The new funding is currently in political coordination and is intended to “as quickly as possible“go to parliamentary consideration. A two-thirds majority in the National Council is required for implementation.