In the field of renewable energy, the Hungarian government's goal is for businesses to achieve energy independence and reduce their energy costs by introducing renewable energy storage, thereby reducing the load on the grid and supporting sustainability, stable energy supply, and long-term competitiveness. This is in line with the objectives of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program, which focuses on supporting green energy storage. In addition, there are renewable energy support options available in 2026 that can be used to implement investments related to renewable energy production. Expanding renewable energy sources is essential for sustainable development in the future.
1. National Champions – Single-operation combined loan program aimed at green and digital transition
The aim of the GINOP Plus- 1.4.5-25 Credit Program aims to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in increasing their productivity and added value, with a particular focus on technological and organizational renewal and promoting green and digital transition.
The use of renewable energy is not only an environmentally friendly solution, but also offers economic benefits for businesses, helping to reduce costs and promote sustainable development.
What activities are eligible for support under the National Champions Loan Program?
- Acquisition of equipment for technological modernisation (at least 30% of eligible costs).
- Infocommunication development (equipment, intangible goods, infocommunication services) AND/OR application of technology related to the production, storage or use of renewable energy (minimum 30%).
Other optional eligible activities:
- Construction, conversion, extension, modernisation of immovable property
- Purchase of tangible assets and inventories
- Training
- Experimental development
Purchase of a new purely electric vehicle
How much support is available under the National Champions Loan Program?
In the National Champions Credit Program offers a combination of a long-term, 0% interest investment loan and a non-repayable grant of up to 30%.
Minimum loan amount: HUF 150 million, maximum HUF 600 million.
How long will the National Champions Loan Program be available?
Applications for support may be submitted until December 31, 2026, or until the budget has been exhausted.
2. Ányos Jedlik Energy Program: Which investments and costs are eligible for support?
Support is available under the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program.
- For the construction of energy storage systems: for example, electrical or thermal energy storage (batteries, energy storage units).
- Related project preparation and implementation: planning, licensing, implementation, network connection, technical integration.
- Development of renewable energy sources: according to the call for proposals, only energy storage investments are eligible for support on their own, but it is also possible to install solar panel systems in connection with this, up to a maximum of 33% of the costs.
It is therefore important to note that if someone only wants to install solar panels without energy storage, this does not meet the conditions of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program.
How much support is available under the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program?
The Jedlik Ányos Energy Program offers renewable energy subsidies of minimum 10 million forints and maximum 1 billion forints per application, which are non-refundable.
Aid intensity depending on the size of the applicant company:
| For micro and small businesses | 50% |
| For medium-sized companies | 40% |
| For large companies | 30% |
The total budget of the program from which the support comes: a total of HUF 50 billion, of which HUF 25 billion is earmarked for SMEs.
When is it worth applying / who benefits most?
The Jedlik Ányos Energy Program is ideal:
- Medium-sized companies that are considering small to medium-sized investments in energy storage and energy efficiency.
- For companies that want to become independent of electricity price fluctuations and ensure a stable energy supply in the long term.
- Then, if energy storage is a realistic and justified investment in itself.
How long will the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program be available?
Applications for support may be submitted between January 12, 2026, and February 15, 2026, but no later than the exhaustion of the budget.
3. Tax relief for investments aimed at creating electricity storage facilities
The Hungarian government also provides renewable energy support to companies in the form of tax breaks for the development of renewable energy storage.
The tax credit amounts to 30% of the investment costs associated with the development of renewable energy storage, up to a maximum of EUR 30 million. This rate may be increased by 20 percentage points for support granted to small enterprises and by 10 percentage points for support granted to medium-sized enterprises.
The tax credit for investments in the creation of electricity storage facilities can be claimed from the corporate income tax payable in the tax year following the commissioning of the investment – or, at the taxpayer's discretion, in the tax year of the commissioning of the investment – and in the five tax years following that.
Tax relief for investments aimed at creating electricity storage facilities must be claimed prior to the start of the investment in order for the company to be able to claim it in its tax return.
4. Aid that may be granted by individual government decision
Among the support options offering classic investment support is VIP cash subsidy for large-scale investments, which is suitable for supporting larger-scale, long-term, strategic investments, but also provides renewable energy support to beneficiaries.
This can be a good alternative if the company:
- is not only considering energy storage, but also plans to modernize its energy system, build a new plant, increase production capacity, or make other high-value investments as part of a comprehensive investment project
- There is a CAPEX requirement that exceeds typical tender budgets and requires complex development, so EKD support offers a more flexible, customized option.
How much support is available under the VIP cash subsidy support scheme?
VIP cash subsidy is a non-repayable grant based on an individual decision. The intensity of the support depends on the size of the applicant company, the location of the investment, the business plan, and other details of the planned investment project.
The detailed conditions are available here: Support for large-scale investments VIP cash subsidy– IBSH
If you would like to assess your funding opportunities in 2026, please feel free to contact our colleagues.
