On 22 and 23 April 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00, the Austria Center at Bruno-Kreisky-Platz will open its doors to professionals in photovoltaics, storage, EV charging and electric heating technology. The conference programme is putting the spotlight on self-consumption with storage and solar-electric heat supply, covering residential, commercial and large-scale industrial applications alike.
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The products and solutions on display in Vienna span rooftop systems, solar façades and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Self-consumption will be the dominant theme, reflecting a broader shift as the era of feed-in tariffs in Austria gradually winds down. Exhibitors from Austria, Switzerland and Germany will also be showcasing their latest innovations and ideas.
Boosting regional value creation
The event is designed to strengthen regional value chains and forge stronger connections between installers, industry and specialist distributors. For B2B visitors, Solar Solutions Vienna delivers a compact yet comprehensive view of new products, technical advances and business models built for the future.
Storage is essential if solar power is to be used to its full potential. Earlier this year, Austria introduced several regulatory changes to support the deployment and operation of battery systems, while additional tailwinds are blowing in from the European Union.
Securing supply and stabilising grids
Against the backdrop of these developments, smart storage will be firmly in the spotlight at Solar Solutions in April. For energy suppliers, installers, system planners and major commercial customers, intelligent storage is now fundamental to both supply security and grid stability.
Addressing Europe’s grid planning challenge
The trade fair will demonstrate how modern storage systems work hand in hand with solar installations, charging infrastructure and energy management platforms. Scalable solutions for homes, businesses and utilities take centre stage, alongside applications such as backup power, peak shaving and dynamic load management.
E-mobility’s expanding role
Electric vehicle registrations continue to climb across Europe, and Austria is no exception. E-mobility has become a fixture of daily business life, driving strong demand for professional charging solutions. EV charging ranks among the core themes in Vienna, with a clear focus on scalable, intelligent systems for commercial, residential and public settings.
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Visitors will find solutions spanning load management, solar integration, bidirectional charging and seamless interfaces with battery storage and smart grids. For installers, system integrators, fleet operators and project developers, Solar Solutions offers a comprehensive overview of technical possibilities, funding frameworks and emerging business models in charging infrastructure.
Heat transition picking up pace
Heating, cooling and ventilation converge under the Green HVAC focus area, where building technology professionals can explore the latest innovations. Solar-electric heating for hot water and space heating is the defining theme of this exhibition strand.
Featured technologies include electric immersion heaters for thermal storage tanks, infrared panels and electric convectors designed for fast, straightforward installation. PVT collectors are also gaining ground, particularly when paired with heat pumps. (HS/TF)
