Support for renewable energy production and energy storage for businesses

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to reduce their energy costs while remaining sustainable and competitive in the long term. The Jedlik Ányos Energy Program, which provides support for renewable energy production and energy storage, offers real help in this regard. The aim of the scheme is to enable domestic companies to respond to the challenges of the electricity market with modern, renewable energy production solutions, while receiving significant financial support for their investments.

The program focuses not only on the installation of solar panel systems, but also on the role of energy storage, which is key to efficient and predictable energy use. The call for proposals offers a practical opportunity for businesses to develop their own energy strategies, optimize their consumption, and gain a competitive advantage from the opportunities offered by renewable energy subsidies.

In this article, we present the objectives of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program, the application criteria, the available energy storage solutions, and the benefits for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, supplemented with practical, SOLARKIT-based professional recommendations.

What is the goal of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program?

The Jedlik Ányos Energy Program is a government initiative that aims to actively support the increase of energy efficiency and the strengthening of energy independence of domestic businesses through renewable energy sources and energy storage technologies. One of the program's key objectives is to provide businesses with a more predictable, cheaper, and greener energy supply, while reducing dependence on energy imports and helping to strengthen Hungary's energy independence.

The call for proposals announced under the program, "Support for renewable energy production and energy storage for businesses," is aimed in particular at the efficient use of energy produced from renewable energy sources and the expansion of energy storage capacities. Accordingly, not only the energy storage systems themselves, but also the installation of related renewable energy generation equipment is supported, provided that the project meets the technical and financial conditions of the call for proposals.

The strategic importance of the program lies in the fact that it promotes the modernization of corporate energy structures and reduces energy costs in the long term. Part of the concept is to develop an energy system in which the production and storage of renewable energy sources together ensure a continuous and flexible energy supply for businesses, thereby increasing competitiveness and contributing to sustainable economic operation.

What does renewable energy support mean for businesses?

The essence of renewable energy support is to provide non-repayable financial support to domestic businesses for their investments in renewable energy sources and energy storage solutions. The aim of the call for proposals announced under the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program is to reduce businesses' energy costs, increase their energy independence, and promote sustainable operations. The minimum amount of support available per project owner is HUF 10 million and the maximum is HUF 1 billion, with the intensity of support varying between 30% and 50% depending on the size of the company.

The support focuses primarily on energy storage investments, which are eligible for support on their own, while renewable energy production systems (such as solar panel systems or heat generation equipment) are only eligible for support if they are directly linked to the installation of an energy storage system. This means that it is not only energy production that is important for businesses, but also its efficient storage and use, which further increases energy independence and reduces network costs.

The practical advantage of the subsidy is that it enables the installation of solar or other renewable systems, the integration of energy storage solutions, and the optimization of their operation in the course of business. The program is therefore not just a one-time investment source, but also provides businesses with a tool to meet their energy needs in a sustainable, cheaper, and more predictable way in the long term, while also contributing to Hungary's energy independence goals.

Feasible energy storage solutions as part of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program

One of the most important elements of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program is the support of energy storage technologies, as these enable renewable energy production to be truly reliable and economical in a corporate environment. The purpose of energy storage is to ensure that the electricity generated is not used or fed into the grid immediately, but is available in a timely and optimized manner in line with the company's own needs. This is particularly important for companies where consumption does not coincide with peak production periods.

Based on the call for proposals, primarily battery-based energy storage solutions can be implemented, which are easily scalable in both industrial and commercial environments. These energy storage systems have a modular design, so they can be adapted to the size of the project and the required capacity, whether it is a micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise.

The Jedlik Ányos energy tender also provides an opportunity for energy storage equipment to be closely linked to existing or newly installed renewable energy generation units. This approach supports business continuity, reduces grid exposure, and can result in significant long-term cost savings. When applying for funding, it is particularly important that the ratio of storage capacity to production is technically sound, as this is the only way to ensure the sustainability of the investment and the efficient use of support funds.

What types of businesses can apply for renewable energy support?

The call for proposals announced under the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program is open to a wide range of domestic businesses, so micro, small, medium, and large companies can apply as long as they meet the official eligibility criteria. The general requirement is that the applicant must be a company registered in Hungary, must have at least one full financial year (365 days) behind it, and must carry out the investment in Hungary.

The range of businesses eligible to apply is therefore not limited to certain industries; industrial, commercial, service and other business operators may also participate, provided that the project meets the technical and financial requirements of the call for proposals. There are no exclusive sectoral restrictions, so the support may be directed towards energy storage investments or the installation of related renewable energy systems.

Another important condition is that an applicant may only submit one application and must concentrate the project on a single implementation site. Furthermore, in order to be eligible for support, the participating company must meet both the closed financial year requirement and the technical conditions related to the renewable energy investment.

Advantages of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program for SMEs and micro-enterprises

One of the biggest advantages of the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program is that it offers particularly favorable conditions for SMEs and micro-enterprises, for which energy costs represent a much greater burden than for large companies. With the support of renewable energy, these companies can make investments that would have previously required significant resources of their own, so the intensity of the support gives them a real competitive advantage.

The program enables smaller businesses to establish a more predictable energy supply, reduce the risks associated with electricity price fluctuations, and achieve more stable business operations. With energy storage systems, the energy produced can be used locally, which reduces grid dependency and improves the return on investment. This is especially important for companies where the energy demand for production or service processes is seasonal.

Another advantage of the Jedlik Ányos program is that it allows for flexible project planning: the size and technical content of the investment can be tailored to the actual needs of the business. This means that there is no need to consider oversized systems, but rather a solution can be developed that is sustainable in the long term and fits in with the business's growth strategy. The program thus not only provides financial assistance, but also becomes a strategic tool in the energy transition of SMEs.

How can the Jedlik Ányos grant be aligned with energy strategy goals?

The Jedlik Ányos grant brings the greatest added value to a business when it is implemented as part of a conscious energy strategy, rather than as a standalone, isolated investment. The integration of renewable energy production and energy storage provides an opportunity for businesses to develop a long-term, stable energy supply that is tailored to their operating volume and future growth plans. This is particularly important given the unpredictability of electricity prices, which can pose a significant business risk.

A well-structured energy strategy takes into account current and future energy needs, peak production or service periods, and the proportion of the electricity generated that can be used locally. Energy storage systems play a key role in this, as they enable the redistribution of energy over time, so that the business is not solely dependent on the grid. The support scheme encourages this strategic approach, as it favors the coordinated implementation of storage and production.

The Jedlik Ányos energy tender is also well aligned with corporate sustainability and ESG goals, as the use of renewable energy sources reduces environmental impact while representing an economically justifiable investment. A well-designed project not only results in short-term cost reductions, but also strengthens the business stability and competitiveness of the company in the long term, which is one of the most important indicators of the effective use of the grant amount.

SOLARKIT recommendations: why it is definitely worth applying for the subsidy

The Jedlik Ányos Energy Program offers a real opportunity for businesses to implement complex, future-proof energy projects that not only meet current energy needs but also ensure stable operation in the long term. SOLARKIT's professional experience shows that the most successful projects are those where renewable energy production, energy storage, and smart control are designed as a single, well-thought-out system.

A key element of the appropriate technical basis is the use of high-quality inverters, which ensure the efficient cooperation of solar and energy storage solutions. The subsidy also creates an opportunity to install state-of-the-art energy storage solutions, which allow businesses to use the electricity they generate for their own operations, thereby reducing their dependence on the grid and their energy costs.

In SOLARKIT's experience, compact, pre-configured energy storage systems are a particularly effective solution, as they can be installed quickly and are ideal for micro and small businesses. These solutions are well suited to the requirements of the Jedlik Ányos tender and help to ensure that the project implemented with the grant truly creates business value.