Hungary pushes renewables to cut import needs

Hungary plans a major renewable energy push to curb high import needs and lower corporate electricity costs. The government aims to boost wind power capacity and expand infrastructure following recent vulnerabilities.

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FILE PHOTO: Wind turbines are seen in a wind farm near the town of Babolna, 100 km (62 miles) west Budapest May 18, 2011.REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/ File Photo

Hungary launched a tender in August to build 700 MW of wind turbines, aiming to boost wind capacity to 4 GW by 2030. The push marks a major policy shift from former leader Viktor Orban. High corporate energy costs and import dependency drive the overhaul.

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