Total investment in Hungarian energy storage power plants

The Hungarian government has earmarked HUF 62 billion ($169 million) for grid-scale energy storage projects in a bid to facilitate further deployment of renewable energy sources.
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The Hungarian government has earmarked HUF 62 billion ($169 million) for grid-scale energy storage projects in a bid to facilitate further deployment of renewable energy sources.

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6 FAQs about [Total investment in Hungarian energy storage power plants]

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.

Who will build Hungary's largest energy storage facility in Szolnok?

Forest Vill Ltd. will build Hungary’s largest energy storage facility in Szolnok on behalf of MAVIR Ltd. The Budaörs-based company will design and fully implement a 20 megawatt energy storage facility with a capacity of 60 megawatt-hours as part of the HUF 8.5 billion project.

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.

Will Hungary support the installation of new electricity storage facilities?

Hungary notified to the Commission, under the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, a Hungarian scheme to support the installation of at least 800 MW/1600 MWh of new electricity storage facilities.

Will Hungary increase energy storage capacity by 2026?

The government has plans to increase energy storage capacity to at least 1 000 MW by 2026 and to add 100 MW capacity of demand-side response by 2030. However, Hungary’s existing legislative framework for regulating energy storage is inadequate to facilitate significant market-based commercial storage investments.

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