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Austria | Site Visits & Workshop in Austria | Study Tour
October 20 – October 21
Join DBDH for a Danish district heating delegation visit to Austria on October 20–21, 2026, co-organized with the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT).
The visit is aimed at Danish companies with solutions and expertise in district heating. It offers a direct opportunity to meet Austrian utilities, sector leaders, and decision-makers from major Austrian Stadtwerke in Salzburg, Linz, Vienna, and Graz.
Purpose of the delegation visit
The export promotion aims to:
- Present Danish district heating solutions and system expertise to Austrian utilities
- Increase awareness of Danish technologies and approaches
- Strengthen networks between Danish companies and Austrian decision-makers
- Support Austria’s green transition with Danish district heating experience
- Create direct dialogue on practical solutions for replacing fossil fuels and expanding district heating
District heating in Austria
Austria is a medium-sized district heating market, with district heating accounting for approximately 15% of residential space heating.
At the same time, more than 50% of household heating is still based on gas and oil. Austria has recently decided that gas boilers may no longer be installed in new homes, and there is a strong political focus on converting existing gas-heated households to alternative solutions.
The district heating sector is also working to phase out fossil fuels in heat supply, where fossil sources still account for close to 50%. As a result, the Austrian district heating market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
Austrian utilities are therefore looking for new solutions that can help:
- Replace fossil heat sources
- Optimize existing district heating networks
- Support expansion into new areas
- Convert gas-based areas to district heating
- Improve load balancing, asset management, and network efficiency
Preliminary agenda
October 20
| Time | Programme |
| 09:00-12:00 | Workshop(s) at Salzburg AG |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00–15:00 | Bus transfer to Linz |
| 15:00–18:00 | Workshop(s) at Linz AG |
| 18:00–20:00 | Bus transfer to Vienna |
| 20:00 | Informal, self-paid dinner |
October 21
| Time | Programme |
| 09:00-15:00 | Workshop(s) and site visit at Wien Energie, with Stadtwerke Graz participating |
| 15:00 | End of programme |
Workshop format
Each workshop will include:
- Introduction and future plans from the host utility
- Presentations from Danish utilities on expansion plans and new green heat sources
- Brief introductions from Danish delegation participants
- Breakout sessions in two thematic groups
- Breakout group 1: Heat sources, sustainability, and load balancing
- Breakout group 2: Grid optimization, growth, and asset management
- Networking over coffee
Who should participate?
The delegation visit is relevant for Danish companies working with district heating solutions, technologies, planning, operation, optimization, green heat sources, network expansion, and system integration.
Participation offers a targeted opportunity to build relationships with Austrian utilities and position Danish solutions in a market with strong potential for district heating development.
Practical information
Dates: October 20–21, 2026
Locations: Salzburg, Linz, and Vienna
Organisers: DBDH and the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Target group: Danish district heating companies and solution providers
Do you want to join?
If you are interested in joining, please get in touch with:
#districtheating #Austria
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