Analysis / Renewable energy
The spread, support and long term effects of renewables is a central topic of our research.

Market and regulatory environment and financial feasibility of an on-site solar power plant in HungaryUploaded: 9 of October, 2023

The project investigated the feasibility of constructing an on-site photovoltaic power plant at the premises of a Hungarian company. It presented the current trends in the electricity market, the main elements of renewable energy regulation and the ...

Application of FOX for Bosnia and HerzegovinaUploaded: 7 of July, 2023

The Forest Carbon Sink Optimization Model (FOX), developed by REKK, is a bio-economic model that integrates biological growth functions with economic decision-making to maximize profits. FOX incorporates the benefits of wood products and introduces the ...

Russian gas phaseout in HungaryUploaded: 31 of May, 2023

The aim of the study is to examine how the share of natural gas in Hungary's total energy supply with a 34. 1% share (2019, Hungarian energy balance) can be mitigated in the short term (by 2023/24) and in the long term (by 2030). Reducing consumption with ...

Study on the performance of support for electricity from renewable sources granted by means of tendering procedures in the UnionUploaded: 23 of February, 2023

Article 4 (8) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED II) mandates the European Commission (EC) to assess the performance of renewable support schemes granted through competitive tenders. The objective of this study was to assist the EC in reporting to the ...

Wind instead of gas? What effects would 3 GW of new wind capacity have in Hungary?Uploaded: 10 of January, 2023

REKK was involved in Energiaklub's project "Wind energy for Hungary! ", where we analysed the possible effects of new wind capacities in Hungary on the electricity sector. We used our European Power Market Model (EPMM) to quantify the effects of maximum 3 ...

Assessment of different options of reduction of Russian gas dependence of a Hungarian industrial consumerUploaded: 23 of June, 2022

The Russian - Ukrainian war, that started February 2022 has increased the possibility of a gas supply cut to a serious risk in Hungary. In our analysis we assessed different options of energy storage that could help to sustain partly or entirely the ...

Background study for the implementation of a solar power projectUploaded: 22 of February, 2022

The study examines the regulatory and market environment and the financial feasibility of setting up a corporate solar power plant in Hungary. It overviews the historical evolution of electricity market prices and regulated tariffs, and provides a ...

Modelling the European Commission's Fit for 55 legislative packageUploaded: 1 of November, 2021

On 14 July 2021, the European Commission published an initiative to amend climate change legislation to create the legal framework for meeting the target of areduction of at least 55% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990. In the course of ...

BIOSCREEN CEE - Biomass Sustainability Criteria for Renewable Energy in Central and Eastern EuropeUploaded: 8 of September, 2021

The project aims to promote policy actions in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania to ensure the sustainability of biomass-based energy production. To this end, the project will start by analysing the legislative environment and strategies in the three ...

Modelling energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction pathways for AlbaniaUploaded: 19 of May, 2021

The outcome of the project “Modeling Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Pathways in Albania” is an energy model that will help Albania in developing climate and energy policies, thus improving the effectiveness of planning and, indirectly, the ...