MEKH tender timeline and total capacity offered
Hungary has opened a tender for wind farm grid connections, offering developers a combined network capacity of 702 MVA. The energy regulator MEKH will accept applications until 30 October, with results expected by 13 December. The capacity made available under the tender is not linked to near-term generation output.
Connection points and districts included in the tender
The offered capacity is distributed across nine connection points in six districts. Locations mentioned include areas around Acs, Dunaujvaros, Ivancsa, Kisber, Komarom, Ocsa and Szekesfehervar. Three of the connection points are in the Szombathely area.
Connection deadlines and delivery horizon
New projects awarded under the tender will not be able to connect before 30 September 2030. Successful developers must complete connection by 30 September 2032. The four-to-six-year delivery horizon means the tender functions primarily as a medium-term capacity pipeline rather than an immediate response to Hungary’s current power deficit.
Site requirements and shared infrastructure conditions
Development conditions are described as relatively restrictive. Projects must be located on brownfield sites, and wind farm owners will be required to make annual financial contributions to municipalities hosting the installations. Successful bidders must also accept shared grid infrastructure, with connection points and associated producer transmission lines potentially shared with another awarded project.
Market context for Hungary’s wind development
The tender is presented as a significant reopening of Hungary’s wind market after years of limited development. It is also described as a route that could gradually diversify a power system currently dominated by nuclear, solar and imported electricity. For developers, constraints are expected to shift toward site selection, grid-sharing arrangements and the long interval before commercial connection becomes available.
