How much does electricity cost in Hungary?

Electricity costs for Hungarian consumers did not increase in November. Last month, Hungarian households paid the second cheapest price for electricity: 9.06 euro cents per kilowatt hour, up to the limit of the average consumption of 2,523 kilowatt hours per year. The cheapest price was registered in Belgrade, Serbia.

What are the main sources of electricity in Hungary?

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. Discover all statistics and data on Energy sector in Hungary now on statista.com!

What percentage of Hungary's consumption is in storage facilities?

FM Szijjártó recently stated that 28.5 percent of Hungary’s total annual consumption is in the country’s storage facilities. This does not look good considering that roughly two-thirds of Hungary’s consumption, 6 bcm, occurs in the period between November and March. Holoda, however, interprets the situation differently.

How much energy does Hungary produce a year?

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.

How much of Hungary's energy consumption should come from res?

Under Hungary’s National Action Plan for the Utilisation of Renewable Energy 2010-2020 (NAP), 14.65% of Hungary’s primary energy consumption by 2020 should come from RES. This target is more ambitious than the commitment made by Hungary under the RES Directive 4 , which was 13%.