How much does Hungarian government spend on energy storage projects?

The Hungarian government has allocated HUF 62 billion (EUR 158 million) for energy storage projects with an overall 440 MW in operating power. Hungarian authorities launched the tender for grid-scale batteries on January 15 and received offers until February 5. The winning bidders were selected a few days ago.

Where will Hungary's largest energy storage system be built?

With funds obtained through a previous program, transmission system operator MAVIR is already building the country's largest energy storage system – a 20 MW project in Szolnok, central Hungary, the ministry said. It added that several projects with even bigger capacity will be installed under the tender concluded a few days ago.

Will Hungarian energy storage projects get subsidy support?

The Hungarian Ministry of Energy has announced that around 50 grid-scale energy storage projects with a cumulative capacity of 440 MW have received subsidy support through a tender launched in February this year.

Is Hungary stocking up on battery backup?

Hungary isn’t alone in stocking up on battery backup as it charts its green energy path. In neighbouring Bulgaria, a massive 124 MW/496 MWh battery energy storage system went live in Lovech earlier this year.

Is MAVIR building a 20 MW energy storage system in Hungary?

With funds obtained within a previous program, the country’s transmission system operator MAVIR is already building a 20 MW energy storage system in Szolnok in central Hungary, the ministry noted.

How do energy storage subsidies work?

The subsidies are secured via the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the state budget. They consist of non-refundable investment support and income compensation for the construction of energy storage facilities and their operation for at least ten years. The operational support will be provided through two-way contracts for difference.