Is Hungary a good market for energy storage subsidies?

Moderator Nikita Chandrashekar, director at advisory Augusta & Co, said the scheme made Hungary an attractive market: “It is probably one of the most advanced subsidies schemes to bring energy storage forward. So from a revenue perspective, perhaps, unlike some other markets, the business case in Hungary seems pretty well developed.”

How will Hungary's subsidy scheme affect battery energy storage?

The Hungary panel discussion at the event. Image: Solar Media. Hungary’s subsidy scheme for energy storage will drive huge growth in battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments over the next few years.

What percentage of Hungary's consumption is in storage facilities?

FM Szijjártó recently stated that 28.5 percent of Hungary’s total annual consumption is in the country’s storage facilities. This does not look good considering that roughly two-thirds of Hungary’s consumption, 6 bcm, occurs in the period between November and March. Holoda, however, interprets the situation differently.

How has energy consumption changed in Hungary since 2021?

Total energy consumption has decreased rapidly since 2021 (-7%/year). The share of oil in total consumption has increased by 7 points since 2010. Hungary is counting on nuclear (2.4 GW expansion of the Paks plant) to ensure its long-term electricity supply. MVM plans to extend the Paks nuclear power plant by 20 years, up to the 2050s.

How much power does Hungary have?

Hungary has 40MWh of grid-scale BESS online today but that will jump 3,400% to around 1,300MWh over the next few years thanks to opex and capex support from the government, said Pálma Szolnoki, senior research associate at trade body the Hungarian Battery Alliance.

Does Hungary need a nuclear power plant?

Hungary is counting on nuclear (2.4 GW expansion of the Paks plant) to ensure its long-term electricity supply. MVM plans to extend the Paks nuclear power plant by 20 years, up to the 2050s. Electricity and gas interconnection projects are under development to diversify supply.