PV Canopy for Parking Lots in Lower Austria
Funding for the installation of grid-connected photovoltaic canopies on existing public parking lots in Lower Austria. Submission for Call 2026 possible until 30.06.2026, implementation from construction start expected from 30.09.2026, settlement within 18 months after funding approval.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of the installation of photovoltaic systems as roofing for existing paved, free, and publicly accessible parking spaces in Lower Austria for sustainable electricity production and to improve user comfort.
Eligible expenses
- Mounting and roof structure
- Foundation work and restoration of the parking area
- Drainage
- Lightning protection
- PV system and associated components
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Non-eligible expenses
- Land costs
- Fees
- Surfacing works (except foundation works)
- Expansion of parking lots
- Marking works
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Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Companies
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Parking lot must have existed in its current form for at least 3 years
- Parking spaces are free of charge and publicly accessible (at least 8 hours/day, 5 days/week)
- At least 10 parking spaces and at least 20 kWp PV capacity
- No company-owned or residential construction parking spaces
Documents required for application
- Funding application
- Information sheet PV parking lot canopy
- Plan representation including aerial photo
- Representation of the roof structure
- Proof of free and public accessibility of the parking lot
- Cost estimates
- Proof of grid connection
- Official permits
Evaluation criteria
- Funding efficiency in EUR per kWp (70%)
- Applicant is a Lower Austria municipality or religious institution (10%)
- Electricity consumption in direct local connection with the PV system (10%)
- Storage with at least 0.5 kWh per kWp of installed PV capacity (5%)
- Installation of charging station(s) for electric cars (5%)
Description
The funding program PV canopy for parking lots in Lower Austria supports public, non-profit, and commercial applicants in the installation of grid-connected photovoltaic canopies on existing, paved, and freely publicly accessible parking areas. The aim of the regional funding is sustainable electricity production from renewable energies, optimal land use of already sealed sites, as well as improved comfort through protection from weather influences and overheating. Projects with at least 10 parking spaces and a PV capacity from 20 kWp are eligible for funding. Public authorities, companies, associations, and religious institutions may submit one funding application per legal entity. The maximum funding amount is EUR 750 per kWp of module capacity, 45% of the environmentally relevant additional costs, and up to EUR 200,000 per project.
A prerequisite for application is that the parking lot has existed in its current form for at least three years and is freely accessible for at least eight hours per day on five days per week. Excluded are company-owned parking areas and private residential parking spaces. Eligible expenses include, among others, roof construction, foundation and restoration work, lightning protection, control and regulation devices, as well as e-charging station(s) and planning costs up to 10% of the project costs. Non-eligible costs include surface works (except foundation work), markings, signage, lighting, battery storage, or operating costs. Implementation must begin within 18 months after the funding commitment; billing and final documentation must be submitted within this period. Submissions are accepted until 30.06.2026; the jury decision and funding commitment are expected by 30.09.2026.
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