Hungary is poised to enhance its renewable energy portfolio significantly, as Green Energy Investor (GEI) moves forward with plans for a major wind power complex in the Kisalfold region, specifically around Vadosfa. This initiative aims to add 499 MW of installed capacity through the deployment of 70 high-capacity turbines, marking a pivotal development in the country’s energy landscape.
Once operational, the proposed wind farm is projected to generate approximately 1,200 GWh of electricity annually. This increase is particularly notable considering that Hungary’s current total wind capacity hovers around 330 MW and has experienced limited growth over the last decade. In contrast, while solar energy generation has surged, wind power development has lagged behind, making GEI’s project one of the most significant onshore wind initiatives in recent years.
The turbines planned for this project will each have a capacity ranging from 7 to 7.2 MW and will be strategically placed within a 15-kilometer radius of Vadosfa. With an estimated operational efficiency of about 2,500 hours per year, the facility is expected to achieve a utilization rate nearly double that of conventional solar plants operating in Hungary.
As reported by GEI, the project has successfully reached the building permit stage after completing a year-long environmental monitoring campaign earlier this year. This data collection was crucial for initiating formal permitting processes. Infrastructure development for network connections and transmission lines is slated for late 2026, with initial turbine installations anticipated to commence in early 2028. Full commissioning of the facility is projected for late 2029 or early 2030.
The selected turbines will feature tower heights of up to 130 meters and total heights nearing 220 meters, with rotor diameters measuring approximately 90 meters. This design ensures optimal efficiency even under moderate wind conditions. GEI has also assured that noise and vibration levels from the turbines will remain within established regulatory limits, with turbine placements exceeding one kilometer from residential or recreational areas—well above the minimum legal distance of 700 meters.
