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Output of industrial solar power plants reach high of 3,334 MW on August 23
The government has taken decisions on awarding nearly HUF 82bn of subsidies to applicants for the installation of home solar panels and battery storage.
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Energy Ministry launches bid to boost energy storage capacity
The scheme is aimed at increasing the security of supplies and boosting renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.
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State Secretary: Hungary must think long-term about its electricity supply
There will be a bill introduced on extending the lifespan of the existing blocks of the Paks nuclear power plant.
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Fidesz MEP: Europe must consider transition to renewable energy
Balázs Hidvéghi said Europe must consider whether now is the best time to implement the Green Deal and transition to renewable energy.
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EU funds to promote renewable energy generation in local communities
The innovation projects to be financed were expected to contribute to Hungary’s goals of promoting renewable energies and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Government to ensure Hungary’s energy demands from two main sources: nuclear power and renewable sources
During a Q&A session in Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary needs the capacity expansion of its only nuclear plant in Paks in order to meet its climate goals.
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New solar power plant opens in Paks
Built at a cost of 9 billion HUF (28.5m EUR), the new solar plant will have an output of 20.6 megawatts, and will serve over 8,500 households
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Hungarian arm of Rosatom to install hydroelectric power plant in South Africa
The plant will be the first of many to provide much needed energy to parts of the region and each is capable of providing electricity for 250-400 households
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EU supports Hungary's renewable energy scheme
"The Hungarian support scheme will increase the share of green energy in Hungary's energy mix, whilst preserving competition in the electricity market," European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said
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PM Orbán appoints minister without portfolio to oversee and review Paks project
The prime minister pointed out that Fidesz supports nuclear energy and renewable energy sources equally. However, the Hungarian people cannot pay the additional costs of renewable energy sources, and it now appears that nuclear energy will be the cheapest solution