Renewable energy use in Hungary continues to grow

Record numbers, renewables in full swing

In the first five months of this year, Hungary's installed photovoltaic capacity increased by more than 840 megawatts. Last year saw a record increase of 1,100 megawatts in domestic solar power.

The data clearly shows that interest in solar panels and the use of renewable energy remains unbroken, with the number of small-scale power plants reaching 200,000 in the spring.

At the beginning of the summer, the Energy Geography Research Group of the Department of Environmental and Landscape Geography of ELTE presented the results of its research, carried out in cooperation with several universities, which showed that a full transition to renewable energy sources could be achieved in all EU Member States, including Hungary, by 2050. Their results show that Europe's climate neutrality is not an illusion, but could be achieved by 2045.

Generon: partner in green energy production

The environmental awareness of the Terrán is evident not only in its philosophy, but also in its manufacturing processes and operation. It has also created its solar roof system in the spirit of sustainability and green thinking. In the Generon, each tile functions as a separate solar panel, simultaneously fulfilling the protective function typical of roof tiles and utilising solar energy. It fits perfectly into the plane of the roof, providing a unique aesthetic appearance.

The tempered glass panels of the Generon provide maximum protection against, for example, hail. In summer, it does not even heat up in extreme heat, thanks to the air circulating in the ventilated air gap behind the tiled shells, which is at least 7.5 cm thick and provides a sufficiently intensive cooling effect.

Solar panels can operate at partial load with an utilisation rate of up to 50-90%.

If it’s Generon, then flat tiles

The Generon and Zenit roof tiles have identical geometry, making them perfectly compatible with one another. The Generon can easily be fitted in place of the Zenit roof tiles at a later date, ensuring that the connection with adjacent elements provides the same level of watertightness as that achieved with the Zenit product for the given pitch. The product range is available in eight colours, from classic brick red to darker shades.

With ClimaControl surface treatment, dark roof tiles absorb nearly 60 per cent less infrared radiation, thus reducing the heat load on the attic during the summer and reducing the burden on the environment, as less air conditioning is required.