Solar Energy Plus Program News Today

Gas consumption was down by more than a quarter of a billion cubic meters, or 4.3 percent, compared to the previous heating season.

The European Union introduced a 15% mandatory savings requirement for the first time from August 2022 until the end of March 2023.

The 25,000 sqm Budapest One project has become the first office complex in Hungary to be awarded the highest possible Well “Platinum” certification.

Hungary is basing its future on renewable energies and nuclear energy due to the volatility of electricity and natural gas prices.

Hungarian families can heat and lighten their homes by paying the lowest prices in Europe, according to the briefing of the board.

"Hydrogen could be one of the major energy carriers of the future, therefore Hungarian industry must prepare for the technological changes in time."

In the first 24 hours after the opening of the new phase of the Solar Energy Plus Program, more than 17,000 pre-registration requests were received, the Ministry of Energy Affairs said in a release on its website.

An estimated 150-180,000 smart meters could be installed in Hungary, which could grow to 4.7 million by 2030 if the Western European trends are followed.

The new annual peak brought total solar capacity to over 5600 megawatts. Capacity previously expected to be available by 2030 could be available this year.

Last year, the amount of natural gas and electricity used in Hungary continued to fall, the Ministry of Energy announced.