Chapter 3: First wave markets
3.2 Hungary Main findings Power market overview L Electricity generation dominated by state owned utilities. L Decrease in renewable energy contribution to energy mix in 2011. J Total electricity generation capacity increased by 3% CAGR since 2007. Wind energy in Hungary J Wind energy installations increased by a CAGR of 50% since 2007. L Wind installations are currently below the NREAP target. J Hungary has a medium term wind energy potential of 1.8 GW up from 330 MW installed at end 2011. Sites L 25% of country is covered by Natura 2000 areas. Obtaining permits in these areas is difficult.
Support mechanism L The future of the support mechanism is uncertain. L There has been no tendering for grid connection capacity since 2006. Regulatory framework J Building permit procedures are not a barrier to wind energy development. L Obtaining permits for grid connection is problematic. J Transmission charges are reduced for wind farms. J The transmission grid does not require upgrades to meet 2020 wind energy installation targets. L Securing viable connection points is problematic; many of the best points are blocked by speculators.
Supply chain J There is diversity among the top wind energy developers, utilities, independent developers, local, foreign. L Most of the turbine and component suppliers are foreign. J Some renewable energy training courses are available locally.
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