The Hungarian national workshop and policy roundtable discussion of the Interreg Danube StoreMore project was successfully held in Békéscsaba. The event took place at the Békéscsaba Wine Museum, where nearly 50 professional participants gathered to discuss the future, opportunities and challenges of energy storage. The aim of the event was to provide a platform for […]

The National Workshop and Policy Roundtable of the StoreMore project is scheduled to take place on 22 May 2026 in Békéscsaba, Hungary, at CsabaPark Bormúzeum. The event is organised by the Municipality of Békéscsaba within the framework of the StoreMore project, implemented under the Interreg Danube Region Programme and co-financed by the European Union. The […]

In December 2024, we visited the hydrogen storage facility in Rubensdorf, part of the Underground Sun Storage 2030 project (USS 2030). The purpose of this visit was to learn about the technologies and benefits of this innovative solution for seasonal renewable energy storage. We gathered at the site with project partners who provided a detailed introduction to […]

In December 2024 the StoreMore team visited a location utilizing Sodium-Sulfur (NAS) battery technology in Csillebérc. The purpose of the visit was to gain first-hand insights into the operational characteristics, performance, and potential applications of NAS batteries, specifically within the context of the StoreMore project. It is important to note that this particular installation was […]

As part of the StoreMore project, this inception report lays the groundwork for a comprehensive environmental assessment of cutting-edge energy storage technologies across the Danube Region. Led by the city of Békéscsaba and its international partners, the initiative focuses on enhancing energy efficiency and accelerating the green transition. This report introduces a comparative environmental rating […]

During the visit to Energiewende Apfeldorf, Mr. Gerhard Schmid, the Mayor of Apfeldorf presented the operation of Energiewende Apfeldorf and the village developping project Village center with Future at the Visitor Center. Energiewende Apfeldorf, Apfeldorf (GE): This event, hosted by the municipality of Apfeldorf (established from 2020 and directly owned by the local government of […]

During the visit to Energiezukunft Fuchstal , Mr. Erwin Karg, the Mayor of Fuchstal and Thomas Reukauf the project manager  presented the operation of Energiezukunft Fuchstal at the Visitor Center. Energiezukunft Fuchstal is one of the biggest power to heat system operated  by a local community in Bavaria.The virtual power plant managing the access the […]

During the best practice site visit to the Békéscsaba Solar Park, Mr. Gyula Kovács, the Managing Director of Békéscsaba Energia Esco Ltd., presented the operation of the Smart Grid system and the Solar Park at the Visitor Center. The Smart Grid system in Békéscsaba is the first of its kind in Hungary, offering real-time monitoring […]

As the renewable energy revolution gathers pace, one of the biggest challenges remains: how do we store surplus power generated by intermittent sources such as wind and solar? Among the innovative solutions emerging to address this challenge, gravity-based energy storage stands out. This technology, which transforms excess electricity into gravitational potential energy, offers an environmentally […]

On the latest project meeting, significant progress was reported on Specific Objective 1, focusing on enhancing sustainable energy storage solutions. The team successfully implemented several key activities, including stakeholder mapping, a comprehensive State-of-Play Analysis, and an Energy Storage Outlook report. These initiatives have laid a strong foundation for understanding current trends and gaps in the energy storage sector. Looking ahead, […]