Austria’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism has opened the third and final call for photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage rebates, allocating €8 million in available funds.

The program offers a 10% “Made in Europe” bonus for applicants using modules, inverters, or storage systems manufactured within Europe, aiming to boost regional supply chains and industrial resilience.

PV systems are divided into four capacity categories:

· Category A: Up to 10 kW – fixed subsidy of €160/kW

· Category B: 10–20 kW – €150/kW

· Category C: 20–100 kW – €140/kW

· Category D: Above 100 kW – €130/kW

Battery storage systems qualify for €150 per installed kilowatt-hour, with the European manufacturing bonus added on top.

“We need more ‘Made in Europe’ to strengthen our industry, secure jobs, and become more independent,” said Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Austria’s Minister of Economic Affairs. “Every PV system manufactured in Europe contributes to supply security, climate protection, and competitiveness.”

Hattmannsdorfer added that the government’s long-term goal is for every PV installation to include energy storage, improving system stability and self-sufficiency.

Austria has experienced surging demand for both residential and commercial battery systems. In the first call of 2025, around 5,200 applications were approved, covering 192 MW of PV and 124 MWh of storage. The second round drew approximately 8,800 applications, representing 182 MW of PV and 175 MWh of storage.

Between the two rounds, the government ended the VAT exemption for small-scale PV systems earlier than expected, despite its initial extension through 2025.

Under the current call, storage systems are only eligible if installed together with new or expanded PV arrays that are not yet operational at the time of application.

Applications will remain open until October 22.