Hungary has taken a significant step in enhancing its energy infrastructure with the launch of a new 10 MW battery storage facility in Sopronkövesd. This project marks the country’s inaugural integration of lithium-ion storage with a wind power plant, aimed at improving grid flexibility and accommodating the growing share of renewable energy within the national electricity mix.
The facility, developed by MVM Zöld Generáció, a subsidiary of the state-owned MVM Group, is designed to meet the electricity needs of approximately 3,000 households. Alternatively, it can charge around 400 electric vehicles, showcasing its role in enhancing system stability and energy balancing capabilities.
Total investment for this initiative reached about €7.8 million, with around €3.5 million sourced from European Union funding. This financial backing highlights the significance of EU-supported programs in promoting clean energy infrastructure across member states.
During the inauguration ceremony, Energy Minister Csaba Lantos pointed out that Hungary’s overall energy storage capacity has surged from 20 MW to 436 MW in recent years. He characterized this growth as an essential phase, emphasizing that continued expansion remains a high priority for government policy.
Looking forward, Hungary plans to substantially elevate its energy storage capacity to between 2,400 MW and 2,500 MW. This ambitious goal is backed by a dedicated state program aimed at facilitating the rapid deployment of additional storage projects, which is critical for enhancing grid reliability and further integrating renewable energy sources into Hungary’s power system.
