ebm-papst Hungary to Lift Vecsés Site Self-Sufficiency to ~45% via PV and Battery Storage Expansion

ebm-papst Hungary is investing approximately 570,000 euros in expanding its on-site renewable-energy infrastructure at the Vecsés manufacturing plant. The project combines a 100 kW photovoltaic capacity increase with the installation of a battery storage system, with the stated goal of lifting the site's energy self-sufficiency from its current level of around 25% to approximately 45%.

Scope of the investment

The existing 800 kW photovoltaic array at Vecsés will be expanded by an additional 100 kW. Alongside the PV upgrade, the company is installing a battery storage system with a total capacity of 1,572 kWh, composed of six battery blocks each weighing around 2.5 tonnes. Together, the expanded PV system and the storage unit are expected to generate and use an additional 400 MWh of electricity on site each year.

Resilience and economics

In the event of a grid power outage, the battery storage system—when fully charged—will allow production to continue for an additional three to four hours. The system also reduces the site's exposure to volatile electricity prices by enabling the storage and on-site use of self-generated energy. From an economic standpoint, the company states that the investment will pay for itself in under 3.5 years. The installed infrastructure is designed with the potential for future expansion into a scalable energy storage array.

Sándor Egri, Head of the Facility and Maintenance Department at ebm-papst Hungary, described the battery system as a key component in making the site energy-efficient and future-proof, noting that it reduces dependence on external factors while reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability.

Róbert Radics, managing director of ebm-papst Hungary, framed the project as an investment in the long-term future of the site, aligned with the company's ESG principles. He emphasized that the group creates added value through innovative technologies, responsible environmental management, transparent corporate governance, and a people-first corporate culture, and that employees' dedication and expertise drive the company's continuous development.

Source: ebm-papst Group press release, 22 September 2026.