Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 1.05% is in Austria. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Austria, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Koralm
The Koralm is a 1,000MW hydro power project located in Styria, Austria. It is being developed by Pumpspeicherkraftwerk Koralm. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2031. The project is owned by Porr Bau; MOHIK-Wertholz; Sonnhof Development; Andritz Hydro. Buy the profile here.
2. Lunerseewerk II
Lunerseewerk II is a 1,000MW hydro power project in Vorarlberg, Austria. Illwerke VKW is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2037. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Illwerke VKW. Buy the profile here.
3. Limberg III
The 480MW Limberg III is located in Salzburg, Austria. It is owned by VERBUND Hydro Power. The hydro project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2025. VERBUND Hydro Power is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Versetz
The Versetz is a 400MW hydro power project. It is planned in Tyrol, Austria. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by Tiwag-Tiroler Wasserkraft. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2030. Tiwag-Tiroler Wasserkraft is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Molln
The 300MW hydro project, Molln is expected to get commissioned by 2025. It is being developed by Wien Energie; Bernegger. The project is currently in under construction stage. Wien Energie is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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