Hungary launches grants for residential battery storage

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Hungary has opened applications for a program offering up to HUF 2.5 million ($7,820) per household to support residential battery storage, prioritizing grid-exporting solar users and small rural settlements.</span></p><p><strong>From <a href="https://www.ess-news.com/2026/02/11/hungary-launches-grants-for-residential-battery-storage/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ESS News</a></strong></p>
<p>Hungary has opened applications for the <a href="https://www.ess-news.com/2025/12/11/hungary-announces-residential-battery-energy-storage-subsidy-program/">Home Energy Storage Program</a>, offering households a non-refundable grant of up to HUF 2.5 million for the installation of battery energy storage systems. The application period runs from Feb. 2 to March 15, 2026.</p>
<p>The program has a total budget of HUF 100 billion, covering up to 80% of eligible investment costs per household of the approximately HUF 3.2 million cost of the battery and inverter for families. Support can be used for systems with a minimum capacity of 10 kWh, including design, licensing, construction, and technical costs.</p>
<p>Applicants must install the energy storage system at their permanent residence and either already have a solar system or commit to installing one at the same time. Households that have previously received state support for storage installation are not eligible, although prior solar-only support does not disqualify them.</p>
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