Austrian power duo: VERBUND and Fronius strengthen PV partnership to help private customers transition to clean energy

VERBUND, Austria’s leading energy company, and quality leader Fronius are renewing and strengthening their partnership. VERBUND has now added the Fronius GEN24 hybrid inverter and the Reserva battery to its photovoltaic range for residential customers. This collaboration between two long-established domestic companies reinforces the security of supply, supports the Austrian economy and also offers customers flexible, customised PV solutions.

Local value creation and “Made in Europe” bonus

The collaboration with Fronius makes an important contribution towards expanding VERBUND’s expertise in end-to-end solutions in the field of photovoltaics. Fronius supplements VERBUND’s portfolio with its intelligent, flexible GEN24 hybrid inverters and smart Reserva battery storage. The result: innovative energy solutions that combine efficiency, security and maximum independence. Customers purchasing PV systems with European components also benefit from a “Made in Europe” bonus regarding Renewable Energy Expansion Act (EAG) subsidies – a prerequisite that the Fronius GEN24 inverter fully meets.

“Fronius is the ideal partner to support us in taking the energy transition to a place where it is tangible for people: to Austrian households,” said Marco Vitula, Managing Director of VERBUND Energy4Customers. “We combine our expertise as a leading energy company with the proven brand quality of Fronius. This enables us to create security of supply for customers through solar energy and also through sustainable value creation, which remains in Austria. Our partnership benefits everyone – both now and in the future.”

“We’re delighted with the collaboration with VERBUND. As a quality leader, we ensure our systems deliver the highest levels of efficiency, robust performance and maximum grid stability. Together, we are strengthening the quality of modern, integrated photovoltaics solutions in Austria,” said Dr Harald Scherleitner, CSO of Fronius International.

Top teamwork for maximum energy independence

The Fronius GEN24 flexible hybrid inverter is at the heart of the PV system. This versatile appliance regulates all energy flows in the household and integrates heat, mobility and storage on request. As an ideal match to the inverter, the Fronius Reserva smart battery storage is a powerful solution for maximum energy independence. The high-voltage battery stores excess solar power for use at night or on cloudy days – optimising the efficiency and profitability of the overall system. The expandable storage uses state-of-the-art, safe lithium iron phosphate technology, which guarantees longevity and maximum reliability.

Safe and secure: emergency power function as a full backup solution

For maximum security and independence, VERBUND provides a comprehensive full backup emergency power solution in conjunction with Fronius. If the public network fails, the system comprising the GEN24 inverter and Reserva battery storage automatically switches over and reliably supplies the entire household with available energy from the PV system and storage. Even large consumers such as e-car charging stations and heat pumps can continue operating. The crucial advantage is that during a power failure, the PV system continues to produce energy when the sun is shining and the battery storage is recharged. A real, sustainable energy supply is ensured and comfort in your own home is guaranteed at all times.