Solar & wind farm atlas · Western Europe
Solar & wind farms in Austria
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Austria tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
3.8 GW
#41 of 222 countries
Solar PV
844 MW
#54 worldwide
Onshore wind
2.9 GW
#32 for wind
Under construction
209 MW
planned: 511 MW
Facilities tracked
327
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Austria has 3.8 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 327 tracked facilities, ranking #41 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Wind leads the fleet with 2.9 GW (78% of operating capacity), while solar parks add 844 MW.
The pipeline is substantial: 209 MW under construction and 511 MW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 19% of today’s operating fleet.
About 904 MW (24%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2023, with 403 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Lower Austria (1.5 GW), Burgenland (1.1 GW), Styria (443 MW).
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See also: Austria energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Austria
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallern-Tadten solar farm | Solar PV | 164 MW | 2024 | — | Energie Burgenland |
| Gols wind farm | Onshore wind | 157 MW | 2003 | Zurndorf, Burgenland | PÜSPÖK Group |
| Andau wind farm | Onshore wind | 114 MW | 2013 | Andau, Burgenland | Energie Burgenland |
| Poysdorf-Wilfersdorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 70 MW | 2005 | Gemeinde Poysdorf, Lower Austria | Windkraft Simonsfeld AG |
| Mönchhof Nord wind farm | Onshore wind | 69 MW | 2011 | Burgenland | PÜSPÖK Group |
| Parndorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 68 MW | 2004 | Burgenland | oekostrom AG |
| Kettlasbrunn wind farm | Onshore wind | 57 MW | 2006 | Gemeinde Gaweinstal, Lower Austria | EVN Naturkraft Erzeugungsgesellschaft mbH |
| Prinzendorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 52 MW | 2008 | Gemeinde Hauskirchen, Lower Austria | Windkraft Simonsfeld AG |
| Mönchhof Ost wind farm | Onshore wind | 51 MW | 2012 | Burgenland | PÜSPÖK Group |
| Hagn wind farm | Onshore wind | 47 MW | 2013 | Gemeinde Altlichtenwarth, Lower Austria | ContourGlobal Erneuerbare Energie Europa GmbH |
| Obersiebenbrunn wind farm | Onshore wind | 47 MW | 2006 | Gemeinde Obersiebenbrunn, Lower Austria | Ökoenergie Beteiligungs GmbH |
| Weiden wind farm | Onshore wind | 47 MW | 2003 | Weiden am See, Burgenland | Energie Burgenland Windkraft GmbH |
| Engelhartstetten wind farm | Onshore wind | 46 MW | 2024 | — | WindLandKraft GmbH |
| Halbturn Nord wind farm | Onshore wind | 45 MW | 2012 | Burgenland | Energie Burgenland |
| Neudorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 44 MW | 2003 | Neudorf bei Parndorf/Novo Selo, Burgenland | Energie Burgenland Windkraft GmbH |
| Marchfeld Mitte wind farm | Onshore wind | 43 MW | 2015 | Gemeinde Untersiebenbrunn, Lower Austria | WindLandKraft GmbH |
| Petronell-Carnuntum wind farm | Onshore wind | 43 MW | 2004 | Gemeinde Petronell-Carnuntum, Lower Austria | Verbund AG |
| Kreuzstetten wind farm | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2005 | Kreuzstetten, Lower Austria | Windkraft Simonsfeld AG |
| Nickelsdorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2012 | Burgenland | Energie Burgenland |
| Palterndorf-Dobermannsdorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2023 | — | EVN Group |
| Pretul wind farm | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2017 | Mürzzuschlag, Styria | Österreichische Bundesforste AG |
| Dürnkrut wind farm | Onshore wind | 40 MW | 2012 | Lower Austria | Windkraft Simonsfeld AG |
| Andlersdorf/Orth wind farm | Onshore wind | 39 MW | 2017 | Gemeinde Andlersdorf, Lower Austria | ImWind |
| Handalm wind farm | Onshore wind | 39 MW | 2014 | Deutschlandsberg, Styria | Energie Steiermark AG |
| Heidäcker Mönchhof wind farm | Onshore wind | 39 MW | 2012 | Burgenland | PÜSPÖK Group |
| Steinriegel wind farm | Onshore wind | 38 MW | 2005 | Langenwang, Styria | Wien Energie Vertrieb GmbH & Co KG |
| Pottendorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 37 MW | 2015 | Gemeinde Pottendorf, Lower Austria | Wien Energie Vertrieb GmbH & Co KG |
| Prottes-Ollersdorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 37 MW | 2015 | Gemeinde Prottes, Lower Austria | EVN Naturkraft Erzeugungsgesellschaft mbH |
| Haadfeld wind farm | Onshore wind | 36 MW | 2015 | Lower Austria | Energiepark Bruck/Leitha GmbH |
| Halbturn Neuriss wind farm | Onshore wind | 36 MW | 2013 | Burgenland | PÜSPÖK Group |
| Höflein Ost wind farm | Onshore wind | 36 MW | 2015 | Gemeinde Höflein, Lower Austria | Energiepark Bruck/Leitha GmbH |
| Kittsee wind farm | Onshore wind | 36 MW | 2004 | Gemeinde Kittsee, Burgenland | Energie Burgenland |
| Sommerein wind farm | Onshore wind | 34 MW | 2018 | Gemeinde Sommerein, Lower Austria | EVN Naturkraft Erzeugungsgesellschaft mbH |
| Gattendorf Nord wind farm | Onshore wind | 33 MW | 2013 | Gattendorf, Burgenland | PÜSPÖK Group |
| Halbturn Puszta wind farm | Onshore wind | 33 MW | 2013 | Burgenland | PÜSPÖK Group |
| Hollern Wind Park | Onshore wind | 33 MW | 2004 | Gemeinde Petronell-Carnuntum, Lower Austria | Verbund AG |
| Neusiedl Am See wind farm | Onshore wind | 32 MW | 2003 | Burgenland | Energie Burgenland Windkraft GmbH |
| Dürnkrut Götzendorf wind farm | Onshore wind | 31 MW | 2018 | Lower Austria | Web Windenergie AG |
| Tauern wind farm | Onshore wind | 31 MW | 2018 | Styria | Web Windenergie AG |
| Albrechtsfeld wind farm | Onshore wind | 30 MW | 2013 | Burgenland | — |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freilaenderalm wind farm | Onshore wind | Under construction | 102 MW | 2026 | — |
| Loidesthal wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 94 MW | 2017 | Gemeinde Zistersdorf, Lower Austria |
| Spannberg wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 91 MW | 2015 | Gemeinde Matzen-Raggendorf, Lower Austria |
| Neusiedl-Weiden wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 84 MW | — | — |
| Pillichsdorf wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 83 MW | 2006 | Gemeinde Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel, Lower Austria |
| Nickelsdorf Solar Power Plant | Solar PV | Under construction | 82 MW | 2024 | Burgenland |
| Prellenkirchen wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 75 MW | 2003 | Gemeinde Prellenkirchen, Lower Austria |
| Nickelsdorf Hybrid wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 44 MW | 2026 | — |
| Lavamünd wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 40 MW | 2026 | — |
| Bärofen wind farm | Onshore wind | Under construction | 25 MW | 2027 | — |
Top regions (operating)
Largest owners (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Austria?
The largest operating solar facility in Austria in this dataset is Wallern-Tadten solar farm, with about 164 MW, in operation since 2024.
What is the largest wind farm in Austria?
The largest operating wind facility is Gols wind farm (Zurndorf, Burgenland), at about 157 MW, operating since 2003.
How much solar capacity does Austria have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 844 MW in operation in Austria (#54 worldwide in this atlas), plus 82 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Austria have?
2.9 GW of wind farms are operating (2.9 GW onshore), ranking #32 in this atlas, with 127 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Austria?
327 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 214 solar PV, 113 onshore wind.
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Nearby countries
Germany 87.4 GWFrance 38.7 GWNetherlands 18.8 GWBelgium 4.8 GWLuxembourg 233 MWSwitzerland 152 MW