Solar overtakes gas to become Hungary''s second-largest electricity
A decade ago, solar power was almost non-existent in Hungary. It generated just 0.2% of the country''s electricity. Nuclear, coal, and gas dominated the grid.
Fossil fuels, such as natural gas and coal, were the second most-used source of power in the country as of 2023, while solar energy accounted for over 18 percent of the electricity generated. Log in or register to access full data. Discover all statistics and data on Energy sector in Hungary now on statista.com!
Hungary's primary energy production has followed a decreasing trend over the past decade, totaling approximately 447 petajoules in 2023. Nuclear powerplants have played a pivotal role in the country's energy sector, accounting for nearly 45 percent of the total electricity generation.
Hungary's Energy Companies: Hungary's energy sector is dominated by state-owned MVM in electricity and MOL in oil and gas. MVM leads in power generation and transmission, while E.ON expands in distribution. MOL dominates oil and gas, with significant upstream and downstream operations.
Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.
A decade ago, solar power was almost non-existent in Hungary. It generated just 0.2% of the country''s electricity. Nuclear, coal, and gas dominated the grid.
The most important renewable energy technologies in Hungary are: Solar PV: Solar PV generation is the dominant renewable technology in Hungary. Installed capacity exceeded 6.7 GW
Hungary''s National Energy Strategy to 2030 is a major step in formulating a long-term vision for the sector. Its main objective is to ensure a sustainable and secure energy sector while
Hungary HU: Electricity Generation: Net data is updated monthly, averaging 2,523.000 GWh (Median) from Jan 2008 to Nov 2025, with 215 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,487.000
The history of low-carbon electricity generation in Hungary shows a steady development over the decades, colored by fluctuations. In the 1980s, nuclear power saw consistent growth, with
Discover Hungary''s 2024 electricity mix, highlighting its heavy reliance on nuclear power, rapid solar growth, and a smaller fossil fuel share.
- Hungary''s Energy Companies: Hungary''s energy sector is dominated by state-owned MVM in electricity and MOL in oil and gas. MVM leads in power generation and transmission, while E.ON
The chart shows that nuclear energy remains Hungary''s dominant source of power, consistently providing the largest share of electricity generation. In contrast, gas — which expanded
Hungary anticipates significant investments in the electricity sector, including the construction of a new nuclear power plant. Although renewable energy generation has expanded
Nuclear powerplants have played a pivotal role in the country''s energy sector, accounting for nearly 45 percent of the total electricity generation.
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