Hungarian energy storage cabinet assembly

Will Hungary's new battery energy storage system help Green the grid?

The new facility supports a growing push to green Hungary’s power grid. Hungary has just switched on its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date, stepping up its role in Central Europe’s growing grid-scale energy transition.

When did forest-vill start construction of Hungary's largest electricity storage system?

At the end of 2023, Forest-Vill Ltd. won the public tender of MAVIR Ltd. for the design and full construction of Hungary’s largest electricity storage system in Szolnok. After the contract was signed in February 2024, the company started the preparation phase of the works.

Who will build Hungary's largest energy storage facility in Szolnok?

Forest Vill Ltd. will build Hungary’s largest energy storage facility in Szolnok on behalf of MAVIR Ltd. The Budaörs-based company will design and fully implement a 20 megawatt energy storage facility with a capacity of 60 megawatt-hours as part of the HUF 8.5 billion project.

Is Hungary stocking up on battery backup?

Hungary isn’t alone in stocking up on battery backup as it charts its green energy path. In neighbouring Bulgaria, a massive 124 MW/496 MWh battery energy storage system went live in Lovech earlier this year.

How long will the Hungarian energy project take?

After the contract was signed in February 2024, the company started the preparation phase of the works. The project will take 15 months to complete, with a delivery to be expected in the first half of 2025. The development is an important milestone not only for the company, but also for the entire Hungarian energy sector.

How will a new solar power plant help Hungary's power grid?

The new facility supports a growing push to green Hungary’s power grid, especially as solar capacity surges. With no moving parts and a rapid response time, batteries like this are designed to stabilize the grid by storing excess solar power and releasing it when demand peaks.