Hungary has expanded its electricity system with the commissioning of a new 10 MW battery storage facility in Sopronkövesd, marking the country’s first integration of lithium-ion storage with a wind power plant. The project strengthens efforts to enhance grid flexibility and support the increasing share of renewable energy in the national power mix.
The facility was developed by MVM Zöld Generáció, a subsidiary of the state-owned MVM Group, and represents another important step in Hungary’s energy transition. The storage system is capable of supplying electricity equivalent to the needs of around 3,000 households, or alternatively charging approximately 400 electric vehicles, highlighting its practical contribution to system stability and energy balancing.
The total investment in the project amounts to about €7.8 million, with approximately €3.5 million provided through European Union funding. This financial support underlines the role of EU-backed initiatives in accelerating the deployment of clean energy infrastructure across member states.
During the inauguration, Energy Minister Csaba Lantos emphasized that Hungary’s energy storage capacity has grown rapidly in recent years, rising from 20 MW to 436 MW. He described this progress as an intermediate stage, noting that further expansion remains a key priority for the government.
Looking ahead, Hungary aims to significantly increase its storage capacity to between 2,400 MW and 2,500 MW, supported by a dedicated state program designed to accelerate the rollout of additional storage projects. This expansion is intended to strengthen grid reliability and facilitate the integration of more renewable energy sources into the system.
