AUSTRIA
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About Austria
In April 2020, Austria shut down its last coal plant in the state of Styria. Austria is coal free and has no coal plants under construction or in planning stages. Austria is one of the foremost producers of hydroelectric power in Europe and relies on it to meet the vast majority of its electricity needs. During the winter, when there is less flowing water for hydroelectric power, domestic electricity demands are supplemented by imports from neighboring countries. The country has been a member of the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) since 2017. Austria has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2040.
Capacity (MW)
Net Change Since 2000
Capacity (MW)
Net Change Since 2000
Phase-Out Status
COAL FREE
No New Coal Status
PIPELINE CANCELLED
Part of PPCA?
YES
Five-Year Country Capacity Trend
Operational
Constructing
Planned
Halted
Cancelled
Retired
Expected Retirement by 2030
Operational
Constructing
Planned
Halted
Cancelled
Retired
Expected Retirement by 2030
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Five-Year Country Capacity Trend
Operational
Constructing
Planned
Halted
Cancelled
Retired
Expected Retirement by 2030
Operational
Constructing
Planned
Halted
Cancelled
Retired
Expected Retirement by 2030
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LET’S END COAL NOW.