According to the Energy Ministry, Hungary added just over 1,030 MW of new solar generation capacity in 2025 by early December, continuing a streak of annual growth above the 1 GW mark. Since first crossing that threshold in 2022, the country has consistently expanded its solar fleet at a similar pace each year.
The total installed solar capacity now stands at nearly 8.3 GW, with more than 5 GW brought online over the past four years alone. When all renewable technologies are considered, Hungary’s total renewable energy capacity exceeded 9 GW this autumn, highlighting the scale of transformation in the country’s electricity mix.
This rapid expansion has positioned Hungary among global frontrunners in terms of the share of electricity produced from solar energy. Ministry data show that between 2019 and 2024, Hungary recorded the fastest growth in renewable capacity across Europe. With generation capacity rising quickly, policymakers are now focusing on system balancing, with energy storage emerging as the central challenge for the next phase of the transition.
To address this, the Government plans to launch a support scheme under the Jedlik Anyos Energy Program in January, offering around 130 million euros to stimulate investment in industrial-scale battery storage. Households will also benefit: from February onward, residents can apply for grants of up to 6,500 euros to help cover the cost of installing batteries and inverters alongside their solar systems.
