How much solar power does Hungary have?

It takes the country’s total solar capacity to more than 5.6 GW. Preliminary figures from transmission system manager MAVIR states Hungary’s total solar capacity equate to 3.3 GW of industrial solar power plants and 2.3 GW of household-sized installations. Hungary posted growth in terms of large-scale and residential solar capacity last year.

How attractive is Hungary for solar photovoltaic (PV) energy investments?

Hungary is ranked among the top 10 countries by attractiveness for solar photovoltaic (PV) energy investments among CEE & SEE countries by Renewable Market Watch in their yearly updated "Attractiveness index for solar photovoltaic (PV) energy investments in CEE & SEE countries in 2022".

Are grid constraints hampering the roll-out of large scale solar in Hungary?

Grid constraints are hampering the roll-out of large scale solar in Hungary. Solar momentum is building in Hungary with almost 4 GW of generation capacity, more than 2.5 GW of which is from arrays bigger than 50 kW in scale, according to data published in December by the Hungarian Energetic and Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

How much solar power will Hungary produce in 2022?

Relatedly, solar power produced 12.5% of the country's electricity in 2022, up from less than 0.1% in 2010. In 2023, the country's Minister of Energy, Csaba Lantos, predicted Hungary's target for 6,000 MW of PV capacity by 2030 would likely be exceeded twice over, hitting 12,000 MW instead.

How to supercharge Hungarian solar?

To supercharge Hungarian solar, in addition to network investment and clearer regulation, the nation needs local manufacturing. My company, Astrasun Solar, has signed an agreement with Hungarian conglomerate Műszertechnika-Holding and its vehicle-chassis manufacturing operation IK Metál to produce solar mounting structures.

What is Hungary's national energy strategy?

Under Hungary’s National Energy Strategy up until 2030, Hungary will aim at ensuring the long-term security of energy supplies and increasing the share of renewable sources in its electricity generation mix, particularly solar photovoltaic, but also notes that fossil fuels, mainly natural gas, will be necessary for future generations.