How many solar facilities will Hungary have in 2026?

In another tender, for a wider range of companies, contracts are being signed to support the completion of 50 facilities in 2026 with HUF 62bn of state contributions. Lantos said Hungary’s solar energy capacity has surpassed 7.5 GW.

Should wind power developments be regulated in Hungary?

where wind energy density and wind speeds are favorable. Investors would benefit from a simplified permitting procedure for wind power developments in these specified areas. The new regulation supports Hungary’s ambitions to reach the 1,000 MW of installed wind capacity by 2030 set out in the NECP, tripling the current capacity of around 330 MW.

Why did Hungary introduce a new grid connection regime?

Hungary introduces new grid connection regime As mentioned, recent years were marked by a photovoltaic power plant boom in Hungary. The massive expansion of weather-dependent power plants challenged Hungary's public grid, which was unable to keep pace with the development of solar power.

How much wind power does Hungary have?

Hungary currently has 330 MW of installed wind power capacity, which accounts for around 3.9% of the country's electricity generation.

Will combined cycle gas turbine power plants help reduce import exposure?

The minister said combined cycle gas turbine power plants will help reduce import exposures and greatly contribute to strengthening energy sovereignty and supply security. With plans for a 600 MW pumped-storage power plant, smaller 100 MW ones are also being considered.

Will a loss of imports affect Hungary's oil & gas supply?

Talking about the stability of Hungary’s oil and gas supply, the minister said the majority of fossil fuel shipments now arrive from the south, the complete loss of imports from the east does not pose an immediate risk to supply security.