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With its 106 hydropower plants, Verbund generates over 80 % of its electricity from environmentally-friendly, renewable hydropower. It is thus among the most environmentally conscious electricity producers in Europe and covers approx. 50 % of the demand for electricity in Austria.

Verbund sells its "green" electricity to third-party suppliers and business customers in Austria and all parts of Europe. Based on Verbund’s successful trade in electricity, over 50 % of its sales are generated abroad.

Verbund owns and operates the Austrian high-voltage grid with lines running to neighboring markets. As an independent grid operator, Verbund makes its lines available to all market players on equal terms.