Swiss-based energy company MET Group has officially inaugurated Hungary’s largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Dunamenti Power Station in Százhalombatta, located close to Budapest. The new facility boasts a total power output of 40 MW and a storage capacity of 80 MWh.
[pdf] This significant expansion is fueled by several key factors. Government incentives promoting renewable energy integration, coupled with declining battery costs and technological advancements in inverter efficiency and power capacity, are major contributors.
[pdf] In 2024, the Hungarian government continues to support the growth of residential PV through its newly launched Napenergia Plusz Program, a grant scheme for the installation of modern solar panel and storage systems with a total budget of HUF 75.8 billion.
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