Hungary's govt: power grid operator MAVIR projects peak load staying below summer record level on Sunday and Monday

Hungary’s power grid operator, MAVIR, has projected that peak electricity demand will remain below the summer record levels during the upcoming weekend, according to recent grid performance data. While the country experienced a peak load of 7.4 GW on January 20, 2025, the highest recorded in recent years, current forecasts suggest that demand will not surpass this threshold on Sunday and Monday.

Electricity consumption in Hungary remained relatively stable in 2025, with total load at 43.1 TWh, a marginal decrease of 0.3% compared to 2024. Despite this, production increased by 5.0% to 34.0 TWh in 2025, driven by growth in solar and gas generation. The grid has also seen significant fluctuations in electricity prices, with the average day-ahead price rising from €104.9 in 2024 to €112.4 in 2025.

The country’s energy mix continues to be dominated by nuclear power, which accounted for 44% of flow-traced electricity consumption in 2025. Meanwhile, solar and wind generation have also seen growth, contributing to a decline in carbon intensity, which averaged 219.2 gCO₂eq/kWh in 2025, down from 227.5 gCO₂eq/kWh in 2024.

Hungary’s net electricity imports increased in 2025, with the country importing 9.14 TWh more than it exported. This trend reflects a shift toward cleaner imported energy, as carbon intensity remains lower than domestic production.

As the summer progresses, grid operators continue to monitor demand patterns and ensure sufficient capacity to meet peak loads without exceeding historical records.