Last chance for 0% VAT

Important NOTE:
Please note our Terms and Conditions, especially point 14. (https://www.solarvie.at/policies/terms-of-service)

VAT exemption on photovoltaic systems and accessories: The VAT exemption for photovoltaic systems, inverters, and battery storage systems ends on April 1, 2025. To benefit from this advantage, it is crucial that your order is received by us by March 6, 2025 , at the latest. In this case, your order can be delivered until the end of 2025. Orders placed after March 7, 2025 , must be delivered by March 31, 2025 , at the latest to ensure the VAT exemption. Please note that due to current supply bottlenecks across Europe, delivery times may vary.

Disclaimer of liability for delivery delays

Shipping Guarantee: We cannot guarantee the shipping of your order until March 31, 2025. If your order is not delivered on time, we offer you the option of canceling your order free of charge . We assume no liability for non-application of the zero-rated VAT rate for deliveries after March 31, 2025.

Individual offers and express surcharge

Offer details: Due to the current situation, we are offering customized offers with immediately available components. For a small express surcharge, we guarantee delivery of your order. Please contact us to learn more about this option.

Act now

Place your order: Order your photovoltaic system today to benefit from the 0% VAT and avoid additional costs. Visit our website or contact our customer service for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What happens if my order is received after March 6?
Orders placed after March 6, 2025, must be delivered by March 31, 2025, to benefit from the VAT exemption. Deliveries after this date will be subject to the standard VAT rate of 20%.

2. What can I do if there are delivery delays?
If your order is not delivered on time, we offer you the option to cancel your order free of charge.

3. Is there a way to guarantee delivery?
Yes, we offer customized quotes with immediately available components. For a small express surcharge, we can guarantee delivery of your order. Contact us for more details.

4. Can I change or cancel my order later?
Yes, changes or cancellations to your order are possible. Please contact our customer service team to discuss your options.

5. Does the VAT exemption also apply to accessories such as inverters and battery storage?
Yes, the VAT exemption applies to the entire PV system, including inverters and battery storage, as long as these are ordered together with the photovoltaic system.

Which photovoltaic products are tax-free in Austria?

Frequently asked questions about the 0% tax law for photovoltaics in Austria:
0% VAT on solar module purchases – your options

We would like to inform you about the current VAT regulations for the purchase of solar modules in Austria. According to the Austrian government's decision, VAT is waived on solar modules, balcony power plants, and complete systems, provided they include a solar module. This regulation applies from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

Which items are exempt from VAT?
  1. Solar modules
  2. Balcony power plants, if they include a solar module
  3. Complete systems if they include a solar module
  4. Storage, if, in the case of subsequent acquisition of photovoltaic modules including storage, the total capacity of the retrofitted storage does not disproportionately exceed the output of the subsequently acquired photovoltaic modules.
  5. All PV products and accessories IF solar modules are included in the order. Excludes EV charging stations and their accessories.

Example: An operator purchases photovoltaic modules with a capacity of 1 kW and a storage system with a capacity of 20 kW on February 1, 2024. The supply of the storage system is not subject to the zero-rating.

Which items are not exempt from VAT?
  1. The sole purchase of solar products (e.g. storage, mounting materials, inverters, etc.) not listed above.
  2. All purchases of solar products (e.g. storage, mounting materials, inverters, etc.) if they do not include a solar module.
  3. E-charging stations and accessories
Our solution for purchasing 0% VAT

In our shop you can buy immediately with 0% VAT without an individual offer:

  • Solar modules
  • Balcony power plants
  • Complete systems

For the purchase of other solar products (e.g. storage, mounting materials, inverters, etc.) not listed above, please add them to your shopping cart and sales tax will be added during the payment process.

Are you purchasing solar products that include a solar module? Send us an email to shop@solarvie.at , and we'll be happy to provide you with a customized quote with 0% VAT and a best-price guarantee.

Thank you for your interest and support.

Best regards,

Solarvie GmbH ☀️

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. For further information on how to create a 0% tax solution that suits you, please contact us directly.

A notice:

If you confirm your entitlement to the zero tax rate during the checkout process, you declare in accordance with point 11 of our General Terms and Conditions that all requirements for the application of the zero tax rate pursuant to Section 28 Paragraph 62 ff of the VAT Act are met and you request that it be applied.

If you have forgotten to confirm your entitlement to the zero tax rate during the ordering process, please fill out the following form and send it to us:

TO THE DOCUMENT

GENERAL

1. WHAT DOES THE 0% TAX LAW 2024 MEAN FOR PV SYSTEMS?

From 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025, VAT (so-called "zero rate") will not apply to deliveries, installations and imports of photovoltaic modules if the bottleneck power of the system is below 35 kW (peak) and the system is operated on or near certain buildings.

2. IS THE ZERO TAX RATE TIME LIMITED?

Yes, the regulation applies from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025.

3. DOES THE REGULATION ALSO APPLY TO EXISTING SYSTEMS?

No, the zero tax rate only applies to photovoltaic modules that are delivered, purchased, imported or installed from January 1, 2024. BUT the 0% tax also applies to module extensions and all components included in the delivery.

4. DOES THE REGULATION ONLY APPLY TO CERTAIN TYPES OF SYSTEMS?

No, the zero tax rate applies to all types of use of photovoltaic systems on certain buildings.

THESE SALES ARE TAX-FREE

5. WHICH SALES ARE ELIGIBLE?

The purchase of photovoltaic modules at home and abroad, as well as installations, are subsidized.

6. ARE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OR ACCESSORIES ALSO ELIGIBLE?

Yes, additional services such as accessories and specific components are eligible if they are related to the delivery of modules. This means that if you want to buy an inverter tax-free, you must have at least one PV module included in your order.

7. WHAT IS MEANED BY “INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES”?

The installation includes specific work that is necessary to ensure safe use of the photovoltaic system. These services are tax-free.

8. ARE BALCONY POWER PLANTS TAX-FREE?

Yes, balcony power plants are also tax-free. It is important to purchase all components from one supplier/shop, as components that are not supplied together with at least one module from the same company cannot be purchased tax-free.

BATTERY STORAGE AND ACCESSORIES

9. WHAT RULES APPLY TO THE PURCHASE OF BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEMS?

According to the provisions of the zero tax rate for photovoltaic systems, this also applies to battery storage systems, provided they are purchased and installed together with photovoltaic modules.

EXAMPLE Operator B, who operates a photovoltaic system without storage, purchases a storage system with a capacity of 20 kW on February 1, 2024. Since the storage system was purchased separately and not together with the photovoltaic modules, the delivery of the storage system is not subject to the zero tax rate.

10. ARE INVERTERS, SOLAR CABLES, ETC. TAX FREE?

Accessories such as inverters and other components are exempt from tax if they are purchased together with the photovoltaic modules from the same dealer. However, the tax exemption does not apply if these accessories are purchased separately, even if they are later installed together with the photovoltaic modules.

11. MEMORY RETROFIT: DOES THE ZERO TAX RATE APPLY?

Yes, the zero tax rate also applies to the retrofitting of battery storage systems, provided they are purchased together with photovoltaic modules.

INFORMATION ON RETROFITTING STORAGE: The newly purchased storage must have a ratio of 1:2 to the additional photovoltaic modules installed.

EXAMPLE OF RETROFIT: To purchase a 10 kW storage unit tax-free, you must add at least 5 kW of module power and reinstall it.

12. IS THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM TAX ADVANTAGEOUS?

The supply of additional battery storage modules to expand an existing storage system is eligible if the total capacity of the expanded storage system does not disproportionately exceed the performance of the subsequently purchased modules.