Swiss energy company MET Group has inaugurated the largest stand-alone electricity storage system in Hungary’s history. The new installation, located at the Dunamenti power plant in Százhalombatta near Budapest, has a rated power output of 40 MW and an energy storage capacity of 80 MWh.
[pdf] Installed by Switzerland-based MET Group, the project is powered by Tesla Megapack 2 units, supplied by Huawei Technologies’ battery units, and built by Forest-Vill and follows a smaller 4 MW / 8 MWh pilot at the same site in 2022.
[pdf] Auxiliary power is vital for the continuous operation of BESS systems, which are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations. Proper auxiliary power supports critical components like HVAC systems and control units, ensuring that batteries remain within their optimal temperature range.
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