Budapest New Energy Storage Policy

On 14 August 2023 the Hungarian Government issued Gov. Decree 382/2023 (" Decree ") establishing the legal framework for the implementation and functioning of the new Contracts for Difference (" CfD ") support scheme for electricity storage operators (" Storage CfD S
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About Budapest New Energy Storage Policy

About Budapest New Energy Storage Policy

On 14 August 2023 the Hungarian Government issued Gov. Decree 382/2023 (" Decree ") establishing the legal framework for the implementation and functioning of the new Contracts for Difference (" CfD ") support scheme for electricity storage operators (" Storage CfD Scheme ").

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How will Hungary support new energy storage projects?

Hungary is aiming to support the installation of at least 800MW/1,600MWh of new energy storage projects through the scheme. The projects will help to integrate new renewable energy resources in its electricity system. The funding is equivalent to HUF 436 billion.

Will Hungary provide grants for energy storage projects in 2025?

The Ministry of Energy in Hungary will provide grants for the deployment of energy storage projects, with some 1GWh targeted by 2025. From June, system operators and distribution companies will be able to apply for subsidies to build energy storage facilities by the summer of 2025 at the latest, the Ministry said.

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.

How much money is available for energy projects in Hungary?

The funding is equivalent to HUF 436 billion. The money is available for companies active in Hungary’s energy sector, except financial institutions, and will also be available for projects outside its borders which can provide the power through cross-border transmission capacity.

Which energy storage companies are deploying large-scale Bess projects in Hungary?

System integrators Tesla and Wärtsilä have deployed large-scale BESS projects in Hungary previously. Energy-Storage.news’ publisher Solar Media will host the inaugural Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe on 26-27 September this year.

How much solar capacity does Hungary need?

Hungary has set a target of 12 GW of solar capacity by the start of the next decade. However, grid capacity shortfalls have been dire, hampering primarily the rollout of large-scale solar. The country’s revised National Energy and Climate Plan envisages the construction of a total of 1 GW of storage capacity by 2030.

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