The Hungarian Battery Association participates as a professional partner in finalising the details of the residential energy storage programme launching in early 2026
Tens of thousands of Hungarian households will be able to equip their homes with modern energy storage systems thanks to the residential energy storage programme launching in February. On 19 December 2025, the Hungarian Battery Association (HUBA) held a professional consultation with Government Commissioner Gábor Czepek regarding the preparation of the programme. During the meeting, the Government Commissioner briefed member companies and experts of the Association on the programme’s objectives. The Hungarian Battery Association welcomes the initiative, which provides renewed momentum for Hungary’s green energy transition by enabling families to use electricity generated from sunlight even during nighttime hours.
The government is launching a HUF 100 billion residential energy storage programme to strengthen household energy independence. The initiative aims to make electricity generated by solar systems storable and usable at a later time, thereby reducing household electricity bills. In addition to enhancing families’ self-sufficiency, the developments will also ease pressure on the national power grid. Under the programme, households may apply for up to HUF 2.5 million in non-refundable support for the installation of home battery storage systems, covering up to 80 percent of investment costs.
At the consultation held on 19 December, companies and organisations with expertise in battery-based storage of electricity generated from renewable energy sources received detailed information about the programme, in whose preparation the Hungarian Battery Association is involved as a professional partner. One of the Association’s key objectives is to promote the widespread adoption of energy storage solutions within Hungary’s electricity system at both industrial and residential levels. The funding scheme effectively supports the expanded utilisation of weather-dependent solar energy and its balanced integration into the power system.
“Storage is the key issue in energy policy. Thanks to the new programme, families will be able to use the green energy they generate more efficiently and locally. The initiative strengthens security of supply, reduces import dependence, and it is no exaggeration to say that it represents a ‘utility cost reduction 2.0’. With the support scheme opening in February, we will effectively double the current storage capacity of approximately 230 megawatts. This strong start will lay the foundation for reaching the 3,000-megawatt target by 2030, placing Hungary among Europe’s frontrunners and setting the country on a new strategic energy path. In addition to the residential programme, the Jedlik Ányos Energy Programme for companies is also underway, launching in January and providing HUF 50 billion in non-refundable funding for the installation of industrial energy storage systems,” added Gábor Czepek, Government Commissioner responsible for expanding electricity storage capacity.
“Solar energy capacity deployment in Hungary has progressed at an extraordinary pace in recent years, increasing from 380 MW in early 2018 to more than 8,200 MW today across residential and utility-scale photovoltaic systems. However, it is crucial that the installation of battery energy storage systems keeps pace, as these ensure that electricity generated from sunlight can be utilised regardless of the time of day, including during nighttime hours. This process has already begun at the industrial level, with large-scale energy storage facilities being built over the past two to three years. The newly launched residential programme complements these developments, providing further momentum for the household-level use of green energy,” said Péter Kaderják, Managing Director of the Hungarian Battery Association.
The programme will launch in early 2026 and will be open to families who already have solar panels installed or who plan to install them together with an energy storage system. The aim is to maximise the household-level utilisation of solar energy, thereby strengthening Hungary’s green energy transition and energy independence.
