Hungary tops Europe in utilizing this energy source

Solar power accounted for 25pc of electricity generation in Hungary in 2024, more than in any other country in Europe, a report by the international independent think tank Ember shows, the Energy Ministry said on Thursday.

Hungary was ahead of Greece and Spain, where solar power generated 22pc and 21pc, respectively, of electricity, the ministry said on social media. On sunny days, Hungary’s electricity generation is entirely carbon-free, taking into account the output of the Paks nuclear power plant, it added.

Solar power capacity in Hungary climbed over 7,550 MW at the start of 2025. Four-fifths of that capacity has been installed since 2020. By 2030, capacity is set to reach 12,000 MW. Over 300,000 homes have solar panels in the country.

Energy supplies to Hungary ‘secure’, says foreign minister

The government can guarantee Hungary’s continued energy security even after Ukrainian restrictions of gas deliveries, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said on Thursday, noting that he spoke by phone today with Alexander Novak, Russia’s deputy PM in charge of energy affairs, to discuss energy issues affecting the region.

“Crude and natural gas deliveries to Hungary are flowing continuously,” he said, noting that the Turk Stream gas pipeline was shipping record volumes. “So we have reinforced our commitment to protecting that transit route,” he said on Facebook.

Szijjarto noted reports in the past days and weeks had caused alarm over the security of energy supplies the region, emphasising that Hungary’s energy was secure.

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