The two projects located in Tét and Dunaföldvár—approximately 60 kilometres north and east of Lake Balaton—mark a milestone in Uniper’s strategy to expand its renewable energy portfolio across Europe. Jörg Lennertz, CEO of Uniper Renewables, emphasized the importance of these developments, stating, “We are proud to be part of Hungary’s energy transition and to support the country’s path to renewable energy with these solar projects. Tét and Dunaföldvár represent important milestones on our journey towards a sustainable energy future.”
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Grid entry planned for 2026 and 2027
The 90 MWp solar park in Tét is slated to begin construction in the third quarter of 2025, with commercial operations targeted for 2027. Meanwhile, the 61 MWp project in Dunaföldvár is scheduled to break ground earlier, starting in the second quarter of 2025, and is expected to be grid-connected by 2026. The construction of both PV plants has been entrusted to EXTOR Energy Zrt., with Spie Hungaria Kft. responsible for grid connection in Dunaföldvár and Maxicontech Kft. handling the connection in Tét.
More green energy for less dependence on fossil energy
These projects come at a pivotal moment for Hungary, which is accelerating its renewable energy adoption to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and meet its sustainability targets. With abundant solar resources and favorable government policies, Hungary has become an attractive market for solar energy investments. Uniper’s new installations will not only bolster the national grid’s renewable capacity but also contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the region.
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Uniper expands green energy portfolio across Europe
Beyond Hungary, Uniper is rapidly scaling its renewable energy footprint across Europe. The company has several solar parks under construction in Germany and the UK and aims to have up to 10 gigawatts of ready-to-build capacity by 2030. By investing in solar power, Uniper is reinforcing its commitment to supporting the clean energy transition and helping Europe achieve its climate goals.
Two Solar parks as a symbol of the energy transition in the country
As Hungary continues to expand its renewable infrastructure, the solar parks in Tét and Dunaföldvár stand as symbols of the country’s evolving energy landscape—one that is increasingly powered by the sun.
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Hungary's latest sola capacity and growth trends
Based on the latest available data, as of the end of 2023, Hungary's total installed solar power capacity is estimated to exceed 5500 megawatts (MW). 3.288 MW are allocated to the industrial sector, with a plant output greater than 50 kW. 2219 MW are allocated to the private residential sector. The official goal is to have 12 gigawatts of photovoltaic capacity installed in Hungary by 2030. (mg)
