Hungary has released 702 MVA of grid capacity for new wind projects and opened a tender for wind farm grid connections. The offering provides developers with 702 MVA of combined network capacity as the country seeks to restart wind investment after years of limited development. The energy regulator MEKH will accept applications until 30 October, with results expected by 13 December.
Connection points, districts and application timeline
The capacity is being offered across nine connection points in six districts. The locations include areas around Acs, Dunaujvaros, Ivancsa, Kisber, Komarom, Ocsa and Szekesfehervar. Three of the connection points are in the Szombathely area.
Delivery schedule and limits on near-term output
Winning capacity will not translate into near-term generation. New projects will not be able to connect before 30 September 2030, while successful developers must complete connection by 30 September 2032. The four-to-six-year delivery horizon means the tender functions primarily as a medium-term capacity pipeline rather than an immediate response to Hungary’s current power deficit.
Site requirements and shared grid infrastructure conditions
Development conditions for the tender are described as relatively restrictive. Projects must be located on brownfield sites, and wind farm owners will be required to make annual financial contributions to municipalities hosting the installations. Successful bidders must also accept shared grid infrastructure.
Under the tender terms, connection points and associated producer transmission lines may have to be shared with another awarded project. For developers, the main constraints are expected to shift from securing access to the tender itself toward site selection, grid-sharing arrangements, and the long interval before commercial connection becomes available.
The tender represents a reopening of Hungary’s wind market. It could gradually diversify a power system currently dominated by nuclear, solar and imported electricity.
