Hungary has introduced a new grant scheme aimed at helping businesses deploy energy storage systems, with or without accompanying onsite renewable energy installations.

The National Energy Agency announced the call for proposals on November 21 under the Modernization Fund’s Jedlik Ányos Energy Program, titled “Supporting Renewable Energy Production and Energy Storage for Businesses.” The program is open to all companies operating in Hungary.

The total budget amounts to HUF 50 billion (€130 million), with HUF 25 billion specifically allocated for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The government expects the scheme to support approximately 2,500–2,600 projects.

The grant provides non-refundable financial support, supplemented by applicants’ own contributions. Energy storage installations—whether electrical or thermal—are eligible for funding on a standalone basis. Renewable energy generation, however, is only eligible when paired with energy storage, with the maximum aid intensity capped at 33% of total project costs. Standalone rooftop or ground-mounted PV systems for self-consumption, including new builds or capacity expansions, are not eligible on their own.

Applicants may request between HUF 10 million and HUF 1 billion in support.

All supported activities and investments must be completed by December 31, 2028. The program requires applicants to conduct a feasibility study before implementation and to commit to a three-year maintenance period for the installed energy storage systems.

The scheme specifies that no aid will be granted to projects located on residential or housing development sites; projects intended solely to feed electricity or heat into the public grid or district heating system; or projects seeking to disconnect from the public grid or district heating network.

Applications will be accepted from January 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM until February 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM.