Solar panels in Hungary: what do I get for the power I feed in?

The short answer

If you produce more than you use, the surplus goes into the grid. How you are paid for it depends on the national scheme.

📜 The rules in Hungary

Solar panels

Home generators up to 50 kVA need a grid-use contract and a two-way meter first. Depending on eligibility set by law, you are billed on the annual net balance (szaldó) or gross, with fed-in power bought at a regulated price.

Háztartási méretű kiserőmű (HMKE) – szaldó- vagy bruttóelszámolás

Official source: mvmnext.hu · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

Register your installationGrid operators require new installations to be registered before or right after connection.
Know your schemeSee below how feed-in is paid in Hungary.
Compare offersSome suppliers pay more for surplus power than others. Check the conditions.
Use more of your own powerRunning appliances while the sun shines is usually worth more than selling the surplus.

📇 Who to contact

ELMŰ Hálózati Kft. (E.ON Hálózat Budapest és Pest vármegye) — Budapest és Pest vármegyeRuns the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 06 80 38 39 40 🔗 www.eon.hu/pestmegyeihalozat.html

MVM Émász Áramhálózati Kft. — lásd a számla részletező oldalátRuns the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 06 80 42 43 44 🔗 mvmemaszhalozat.hu

MVM Démász Áramhálózati Kft. — lásd a számla részletező oldalátRuns the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 06 62 565 881 🔗 www.mvmhalozat.hu/aram

E.ON Észak-dunántúli Áramhálózati Zrt. — lásd a számla részletező oldalátRuns the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 06 80 533 533 🔗 www.eon.hu

E.ON Dél-dunántúli Áramhálózati Zrt. — lásd a számla részletező oldalátRuns the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 06 80 20 50 20 🔗 www.eon.hu

Magyar Energetikai és Közmű-szabályozási Hivatal (MEKH)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +36 1 459 7740 🔗 www.mekh.hu

❓ Questions

Do I need permission?

Small installations usually only need to be registered. Check with the grid operator.

Can the scheme change?

Yes, feed-in rules change regularly. The date we checked is on this page.

Do I pay tax on it?

That depends on the country and the amounts. Check with the tax office.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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