Thermal power

Csepel hybrid power plant

The Csepel hybrid power plant in Budapest is an innovative facility that combines battery storage with highly flexible gas engine generation in a single, integrated operating concept. It provides fast-response capacity for the Hungarian electricity system, strengthening security of supply and facilitating the integration of more renewable energy. 

Facts & figures

Plant type

Hybrid power plant (gas engine generation with battery storage) 

Location

Csepel, Budapest, Hungary

Technology

15 gas turbines (Jenbacher), battery (CATL) 

Capacity

50 MW (gas engine), 5 MW / 10 MWh (BESS)

Shareholding

100%

Commissioning

2026

Average annual production

96 GWh (estimated for 2027)

Guided tours

Yes

Status

In service

Certificates

ISO 9001:2015; ISO 45001:2018; ISO 14001:2015