What is Hungary's largest battery energy storage system?

The additions include 18.4 GW of solar, 3.5 GW of wind, and 250 MW of bioenergy — the highest-ever MET Group has officially commissioned Hungary’s largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS), marking a major milestone in the country’s journey toward a more resilient and renewable power grid.

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.

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.

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.