Hungary has commissioned its largest hybrid renewable energy facility, pairing a 70 MW solar plant with an 80 MWh battery. The project is located in Hódmezővásárhely. The facility was brought online as storage capacity becomes more relevant for managing growing photovoltaic output.
Project ownership and investment
The Hódmezővásárhely project was developed by Solar Markt without state subsidies. The investment cost is reported at around €77 million. Commercial optimisation is handled by E.ON.
Battery and grid services
The battery has 40 MW of discharge capacity, enabling it to deliver stored electricity over roughly two hours. It can also take part in Hungary’s ancillary-services market. The services include automatic frequency restoration reserves.
Solar plant configuration and equipment
The solar installation covers 86.6 hectares and includes around 98,000 bifacial photovoltaic modules. Expected annual generation is about 105 GWh. Risen Energy supplied the solar modules, while Sungrow provided the inverters and battery equipment.
Power offtake and commercial structure
Electricity from the project is marketed to large corporate buyers through long-term power purchase agreements. The commissioning reflects a move from standalone solar toward hybrid assets combining generation with storage capability.
