Saturday, 15 August 2026
Hungary is signalling a renewed commitment to wind energy after years of limited development, introducing a series of regulatory and infrastructure initiatives designed to encourage new investment and accelerate renewable energy deployment.
The latest measures provide developers with greater visibility over future grid access while laying the foundation for a significant expansion of onshore wind capacity over the coming years.
One of the most important steps is a nationwide survey launched by the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (HEPURA), aimed at identifying the pipeline of potential wind projects across the country. The information gathered will help authorities prepare future competitive tenders for allocating electricity grid capacity, a critical requirement for bringing new renewable energy projects online.
Developers have until 8 July 2026 to submit details of planned projects. Although participation does not guarantee future grid access, industry observers view the survey as an important opportunity for investors to position projects ahead of forthcoming allocation rounds.
The questionnaire covers a broad range of project information, including proposed locations, generation capacity, development status, environmental studies, land control, permitting progress and expected timelines for grid connection.
At the same time, Hungary’s transmission system operator, MAVIR, has published a list of substations that may be suitable for future wind power connections together with indicative available capacities. This provides developers with an initial indication of where future projects may be technically feasible.
Momentum has also been strengthened through the government’s revised Recovery and Resilience Plan, published in June, which outlines extensive investment in electricity network infrastructure and commits to launching a competitive tender for approximately 700 MW of new wind generation capacity before the end of August 2026.
Beyond grid expansion, the revised strategy also signals further legislative reform intended to simplify the development of wind farms by easing regulatory barriers that have historically limited the sector’s growth.
Additional support arrived with a government resolution approving approximately HUF 533 billion (€1.5 billion) in funding for programmes aimed at modernising Hungary’s electricity network. The investment is intended to improve grid flexibility and strengthen its ability to integrate increasing volumes of renewable energy generation.
Taken together, these initiatives represent one of the strongest policy signals for Hungary’s wind sector in more than a decade. Industry participants expect the upcoming capacity allocation process to be the first of several planned rounds, with additional opportunities anticipated from 2027 onwards as network upgrades continue.
For developers considering the Hungarian market, early preparation is expected to be increasingly important. Projects supported by detailed technical, environmental and land documentation are likely to be better positioned as competition for available grid capacity intensifies.
Source: CMS
