E.ON Hungária Group has inaugurated a state-of-the-art substation in Zalaszentgrót, located in western Hungary. The new, fully automated facility, built at a cost of EUR 5.7 million (HUF 2.2 billion), was partially funded by the European Union.

The substation is a key part of E.ON’s efforts to enhance Hungary's electrical grid efficiency and reliability. The facility will also enable the connection of more solar power systems, which is essential for the country’s transition to renewable energy. As Hungary works towards meeting its climate goals, the substation will play a critical role in increasing grid capacity and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources.

In addition to the new substation, E.ON plans to construct two high-voltage transmission lines, each spanning over 100 kilometers, in the Bakony region and along the Csorna-Répcelak-Csepreg route in western Hungary. These transmission lines will improve the resilience of the national grid and support ongoing energy transitions.

CEO Balázs Lehoczki of E.ON emphasized the company’s commitment to supplying more clean electricity from renewable sources, responding to the growing demand from households and businesses. Government representatives, including Deputy Secretary of State for Energy Policy Márk Alföldy-Boruss, highlighted the importance of such infrastructure projects for Hungary’s energy security and competitiveness.

This development, part of the EU-backed Danube InGrid cross-border project, is expected to provide long-term benefits for Hungarian residents and businesses, supporting Hungary’s path towards carbon neutrality.

Source:hungarytoday.hu