Energy ERDF.Invest | GU
Funding of corporate investments in electricity storage systems and photovoltaic installations for large companies in Carinthia to increase energy independence. Applications accepted from July 1 to December 31, 2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The increased use of renewable energy for in-house consumption enhances the energy independence of Carinthian companies, strengthens their resilience against electricity price fluctuations, and thus sustainably supports their competitiveness.
Eligible expenses
- Electric storage systems
- Photovoltaic systems
- Installation work
Non-eligible expenses
- Used investments
- Project costs financed through leasing or similar financing products
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Membership in the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce
- Existence of a stable economic situation
Documents required for application
- Questionnaire on the horizontal principles
- Project description
Evaluation criteria
- Company size
- Net storage capacity
- Capacity of the photovoltaic system
- Degree of innovation
- Ecological sustainability and gender equality
Description
The Energy EFRE.Invest | GU program specifically promotes corporate investments in electricity storage and photovoltaic systems by large enterprises in the manufacturing and industrial sectors in Carinthia. With a funding rate of up to 30 percent for eligible project costs starting at EUR 100,000, the program supports the expansion of renewable energy for self-consumption. A prerequisite is membership in the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce as well as a demonstrated stable economic situation. Projects must be implemented within twelve months and provide for a net storage capacity of 50 to 2,000 kWh. It must be ensured that at least 50 percent of the generated electricity is used on-site and that the storage is fed at least 75 percent from renewable sources. Investments on already sealed surfaces meet the requirements for the installation of new photovoltaic systems. Applications can be submitted from July 1 to December 31, 2026, depending on budget availability.
The selection of projects is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria such as company size, capacity expansion (kWh net storage capacity or kWp photovoltaic output), degree of innovation through integrated energy management systems, as well as ecological sustainability and gender mainstreaming. Funding is provided for electricity storage systems, photovoltaic systems, and associated installation work, provided that no used investments or lease-financed expenses are involved. The submission includes a questionnaire on horizontal principles and a project description. The grant aims to help large Carinthian companies strengthen their independence from electricity price fluctuations, increase their resilience, and secure their long-term competitiveness.
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