Uniper strengthens commitment to energy transition with its first photovoltaic portfolio in Hungary
- Six PV projects jointly developed with Hungarian partner Callis Zrt
- The portfolio of 280 megawatt peak (MWp) is “ready-to-build”
The successful joint development of six PV projects with the local partner Callis Zrt has a combined capacity of 280 MWp. These projects are already "Ready to Build", meaning that all required permits have been secured, and are able to connect to the grid and commence electricity production in 2026 and 2027 respectively. Between 2023 and 2024, Uniper will conclude comprehensive preliminary studies (e.g. topography) to ensure the seamless execution of these projects.
In addition to these six projects, Uniper participates in the current grid capacity tender in Hungary. Uniper aims to secure grid connection possibilities for its projects, reinforcing its commitment to delivering clean and sustainable energy to the Hungarian market. Uniper remains committed to working closely with local communities, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial transition to renewable energy.
We are proud to be part of Hungary's renewable energy transition. These first projects and our involvement in the upcoming grid capacity tender mark significant milestones in our journey towards a sustainable energy future. At Uniper, we believe in the power of clean energy to create a better, more environmentally responsible world. We are excited to work hand in hand with local communities and partners to bring this vision to life.
Uniper had announced a new strategy on August 1, 2023, and will support the necessary transformation of the energy industry through flexible, balanced and bespoke forms of energy generation. To this end, the company is transforming its own power plants and facilities and investing in flexible and secure power generation assets. In total, more than €8 billion is to be invested in growth and transformation between 2023 and 2030. This includes investments in solar and wind power plants, where significant growth is targeted.
In 2030, Uniper aims to use more than 80 percent of its installed power plant capacity for CO2-free electricity production. Uniper will end electricity production from coal by 2029 at the latest. By 2040, Uniper intends to be CO2-neutral (Scope 1-3), ten years earlier than previously planned.
You can find more information about Uniper Renewables here: https://www.uniper.energy/about-uniper/business-structure/renewables
About Uniper
Düsseldorf-based Uniper is an international energy company with activities in more than 40 countries. The company and its roughly 7,000 employees make an important contribution to supply security in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
Uniper’s operations encompass power generation in Europe, global energy trading, and a broad gas portfolio. Uniper procures gas—including liquefied natural gas (LNG)—and other energy sources on global markets. The company owns and operates gas storage facilities with a total capacity of more than 7 billion cubic meters.
Uniper intends to be completely carbon-neutral by 2040. Uniper aims for its installed power generating capacity to be more than 80% zero-carbon by 2030. To achieve this, the company is transforming its power plants and facilities and investing in flexible, dispatchable power generating units. Uniper is already one of Europe’s largest operators of hydropower plants and is helping further expand solar and wind power, which are essential for a more sustainable and secure future. The company is progressively expanding its gas portfolio to include green gases like hydrogen and biomethane and aims to convert to these gases over the long term.
Uniper is a reliable partner for communities, municipal utilities, and industrial enterprises for planning and implementing innovative, lower-carbon solutions on their decarbonization journey. Uniper is a hydrogen pioneer, is active worldwide along the entire hydrogen value chain, and is conducting projects to make hydrogen a mainstay of the energy supply.
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