Solar Energy startups in Austria
There are 139 Solar Energy startups in Austria which include EVN, Enery, Swimsol, AEROCOMPACT®, Windkraft Simonsfeld. Out of these, 25 startups are funded, with 13 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 4 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of California (Berkeley).
Here is the list of top Solar Energy startups in Austria
1. EVN
Provider of energy, water, and related services. This includes electricity, natural gas, heating, water supply, and e-mobility solutions for residential, business, and municipal customers. They offer various services such as photovoltaic installations, high-speed internet, and bonus programs. The company also provides support services, including customer service portals and energy efficiency consultations. Additional offerings encompass career opportunities and investor relations.
Key facts about EVN
- Founded Year: 1922
- Location: Maria Enzersdorf (Austria)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Petrus Advisers and European Union
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 49/100 What is this?
3. Swimsol
Swimsol is the developer of the marine-grade floating solar power plant for the sea. They provide designing, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and financing services. Swimsol Lagoon is a patent-pending commercial renewable energy product that creates space for solar panels on the sea surface.They also provide rooftop solar systems. They claim to have implemented over 500 solar systems and over 100 MW of installations in Europe.
Key facts about Swimsol
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Vienna (Austria)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Plug and Play APAC and FSP Ventures
- Tracxn Score: 41/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 38 Competitors

4. AEROCOMPACT®
Key facts about AEROCOMPACT®
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Satteins (Austria)
- Stage: Acquired
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 16 of 279 Competitors
Windkraft Simonsfeld is an independent power producer in the onshore wind industry. Owns and operates 78 wind plants in Austria and two onshore wind power plants in Bulgaria. Claims to have been annually generating around 432 million kilowatts of wind energy in and across Austria. Also, owns and operates three utility-scale solar power plants with an annual production rate of 1.4 million kilowatt power. Offers services for remote monitoring and operational data analysis, geometric rotor angle measurement, gear inspection, and preventive condition monitoring.
Key facts about Windkraft Simonsfeld
- Founded Year: 1996
- Location: Ernstbrunn (Austria)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: European Investment Bank
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jan 24, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 6 Competitors
