How does OeMAG feed-in tariff work in Austria?

OeMAG is Austria's green electricity clearing house. Surplus solar production is exported at a guaranteed 7.67c/kWh for 13 years. After 13 years you receive market price (~4–7c/kWh). Register your system with your Bundesland energy regulator after commissioning by a certified Elektrotechniker.

🇦🇹 Solar Calculator Austria

Enter your monthly electricity bill and Bundesland — get solar system size, OeMAG feed-in tariff income, 0% VAT benefit for systems ≤35kWp, self-consumption savings, and payback period.

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Monthly electricity bill?

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System size?

System ≤35kWp (0% VAT since 2024)?

Solar system results — Austria

8 kWp system — 964 kWh/kWp/yr

Monthly kWh usage536 kWh/mo

Annual solar production7 709 kWh/yr

Self-consumption savings€863/yr

OeMAG feed-in income (7.67c/kWh, 13yr)€355/yr

Total annual benefit€1 218/yr

VAT rate0% (exempt ≤35kWp)

System cost range€9 600 – €13 600

Total installed cost (midpoint)€11 600

Payback period9.5 years

25-year net savings€18 854

0% VAT applies: Since January 2024, Austria charges 0% VAT on solar installations up to 35kWp on residential buildings. Your installer must apply this rate on the invoice — check before signing any contract.

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How to Use This Calculator

Enter your monthly bill and Bundesland

Enter your average monthly electricity bill in Euro from your Austrian supplier (Wien Energie, Verbund, EVN, Energie AG, or others). The calculator uses Austria's average retail rate of €0.28/kWh. Select your Bundesland — Burgenland (3.8 PSH) is Austria's sunniest region thanks to its flat Pannonian plains; Wien (3.3 PSH) receives the least solar radiation. Austria's moderate solar resources still enable solid economics due to relatively high electricity prices.

Set system size and VAT exemption

Select your system size in kWp. Since January 2024, Austria applies 0% VAT on photovoltaic systems up to 35kWp installed on residential buildings — this is automatically applied based on your system size selection. Systems above 35kWp revert to the standard 20% VAT. The 0% VAT reduces a typical 8kWp system cost by approximately €1,900–2,700.

OeMAG feed-in tariff

Surplus electricity not self-consumed is fed into the grid under Austria's OeMAG (Abwicklungsstelle für Ökostrom AG) scheme. The guaranteed feed-in tariff is 7.67 cents/kWh for 13 years, contracted at installation. Self-consumption at €0.28/kWh retail is approximately 3.6x more valuable than OeMAG export, so maximising self-consumption is key to a fast payback.

The Formula

Monthly kWh = Monthly Bill ÷ €0.28/kWh (blended AT retail rate) Annual production = kWp × PSH × 365 × 0.80 efficiency Self-consumption = Annual kWh × 40% (without battery) Self-consumption savings = Self-consumed kWh × €0.28/kWh retail OeMAG export income = Exported kWh × €0.0767/kWh (13yr tariff) VAT = 0% for ≤35kWp residential (since Jan 2024), 20% otherwise System cost = kWp × €1,200–1,700/kWp (incl. VAT treatment) Payback = Total cost ÷ Annual benefit (typically <9 years)

Austria's Erneuerbaren-Ausbau-Gesetz (EAG) governs solar feed-in tariffs and OeMAG contracts. The 0% VAT (Nullsteuersatz) for PV systems up to 35kWp was introduced in the Abgabenänderungsgesetz 2022 (AbgÄG 2022), effective January 2024. OeMAG tariffs are set bi-annually; the 7.67c/kWh rate applies to contracts under the current subsidy period. Additional Bundesland-level subsidies (Landesförderungen) are available in most regions — check your local energy authority (e.g., Klimafonds Wien, OÖ Energiesparverband).

Example

Maria — Steiermark family home, 8kWp

Maria pays €150/month for her family home in the Steiermark. She installs an 8kWp system, which qualifies for 0% VAT under the 2024 rules.

Monthly bill€150

Bundesland / PSHSteiermark, 3.6 PSH

System size8 kWp

VAT0% (≤35kWp)

Result

Annual production~8,410 kWh/yr

Production per kWp~1,051 kWh/kWp/yr

Self-consumption savings~€940/yr

OeMAG feed-in income~€387/yr

Total annual benefit~€1,327/yr

System cost (0% VAT)~€9,600–13,600

Payback~8.7 years

25-year net savings~€21,975

Steiermark's 3.6 PSH gives this system around 1,050 kWh/kWp/yr — respectable for Central Europe. The 0% VAT makes the economics materially better than pre-2024 installations. Bundesland grants from the Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft (SFG) or municipal subsidies can further reduce upfront cost.

FAQ

Is solar worth it in Austria? ▼

Yes — Austria's relatively high electricity prices (around €0.28/kWh) compensate for moderate solar radiation (3.3–3.8 PSH depending on Bundesland). Payback periods of 7–9 years are typical for residential systems. The 0% VAT since January 2024 and OeMAG feed-in tariff of 7.67c/kWh for 13 years improve economics. Burgenland (3.8 PSH), Kärnten (3.7 PSH), and Tirol (3.7 PSH) offer the best solar conditions. Wien (3.3 PSH) still achieves viable payback thanks to high grid prices.

What is the 0% VAT rule for solar in Austria? ▼

Since January 1, 2024, Austria applies 0% VAT (Mehrwertsteuer/Nullsteuersatz) on the supply and installation of photovoltaic systems up to 35kWp on residential buildings or near-residential premises. This includes solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, and installation labor. Systems above 35kWp pay the standard 20% VAT. Ensure your installer applies 0% on the invoice — this is a legal requirement, not optional. The rule stems from the AbgÄG 2022 (Abgabenänderungsgesetz).

How does the OeMAG feed-in tariff work? ▼

OeMAG (Abwicklungsstelle für Ökostrom AG) is Austria's green electricity clearing house. When your solar system produces more than you consume, surplus is exported to the grid and OeMAG pays a guaranteed tariff — currently 7.67 cents/kWh — for 13 years from commissioning. After 13 years, you receive the market price (typically 4–7c/kWh). To access OeMAG contracts, your system must be registered and commissioned by a certified Elektrotechniker. Apply through your Bundesland energy regulator after installation.

Are there Bundesland grants for solar in Austria? ▼

Yes — in addition to the federal OeMAG scheme and 0% VAT, most Bundesländer offer additional subsidies: Wien provides grants through the Wiener Umweltschutzabteilung (MA 22); Niederösterreich through the Landesenergiefonds NÖ; Oberösterreich through the OÖ Energiesparverband; Steiermark through SFG; Tirol through Energie Tirol; Salzburg through Salzburg AG; Kärnten through die Kärnten; Burgenland through die Burgenland Energie; Vorarlberg through Vorarlberg Netz. Grants range from €500 to €2,000+ depending on system size and region. Check klimaaktiv.at for an overview.

Which Bundesland gets the most solar in Austria? ▼

Burgenland (3.8 PSH) is Austria's sunniest Bundesland, benefiting from the flat Pannonian lowlands and eastern continental climate. Kärnten and Tirol (both 3.7 PSH) benefit from Alpine elevation and clear skies, particularly in summer. Steiermark and Vorarlberg (3.6 PSH) are close behind. Wien (3.3 PSH) receives the least solar radiation due to urban microclimate and atmospheric effects — but still produces viable solar economics given high electricity prices.

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