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Vorarlberger Kraftwerke

Vorarlberger Kraftwerke (vkw) is an Austrian energy provider, part of illwerke vkw, supplying electricity, heat, fiber, and photovoltaic and e-mobility solutions in Vorarlberg.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Vorarlberger Kraftwerke (vkw) is an Austrian energy provider. According to its official website, the former Vorarlberger Kraftwerke AG and Vorarlberger Illwerke AG began using hydropower in Vorarlberg more than a century ago, and today 1,700 employees of illwerke vkw supply the region with electricity, heat, fiber, and photovoltaic and e-mobility solutions. The site describes vkw as an energy provider for 100 years, offering electricity from hydropower, fair and transparent pricing, regional service, and complete solutions for electricity, heat, and mobility.

History

The official vkw website states that more than a century ago the then companies Vorarlberger Kraftwerke AG and Vorarlberger Illwerke AG began using hydropower in Vorarlberg. It describes illwerke vkw as an energy provider for 100 years, and says that today 1,700 employees of illwerke vkw reliably supply the region's people with electricity, heat, fiber, and photovoltaic and e-mobility solutions.

Products and positioning

Regional energy provider offering hydropower electricity, fair and transparent pricing, and complete solutions for electricity, heat, and mobility.

  • Strom Duo electricity tariff

    An electricity tariff offered by vkw; the website invites customers to switch to Strom Duo and benefit daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in summer.

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