The Hungarian government has announced a HUF 100 billion (€260 million) residential energy storage program aimed at supporting households in installing battery energy storage systems alongside rooftop solar installations.

Under the initiative, eligible households will be able to install up to 10 kW battery energy storage systems, supported by a non-refundable subsidy of HUF 2.5 million per project. The scheme is intended to help families store self-generated electricity and improve energy self-sufficiency.

Prime Minister Gergely Gulyás said the program is designed for households that already have solar panels or plan to install them in the future.

Following the announcement, Gábor Czepek, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, said in a Facebook post that detailed tender conditions will be published by mid-January, with applications expected to open in early February.

According to Czepek, the subsidy will cover more than 80% of the estimated HUF 3.2 million cost of a typical battery and inverter system for households.

“Hungary ranks first globally in terms of electricity generated relative to installed solar capacity,” Czepek said. “Solar plants produce large amounts of electricity during the day, while peak consumption occurs in the late afternoon and early evening. Energy storage is therefore essential to retain electricity for several hours.”

Beyond the residential scheme, the government has already opened applications for corporate and industrial energy storage projects totaling HUF 230 billion in available support. In addition, a HUF 50 billion incentive program under the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program targets industrial storage installations with or without on-site renewable generation.

Looking ahead, the government plans to further expand storage support in 2026, with additional measures expected to be announced, Czepek added.