Solar Energy to Power Nestlé Operations in Szerencs

Nestlé Hungária Ltd. has inaugurated a new solar park in Szerencs, W Hungary, representing an investment of EUR 1.8 million, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) reports.

The facility will generate approximately 1.5 GWh of electricity annually and marks the latest development in the operations of the Swiss company, which has been present in Hungary for more than 30 years. The greenfield project, designed to harness renewable energy, was implemented under the Factory Rescue Program.

Globally, Nestlé operates 337 factories across 77 countries and distributes its products in 185 markets. In Hungary, the company maintains a strong presence with its headquarters in Budapest and manufacturing facilities in Szerencs, Diósgyőr, and Bük. Hungary also plays a key role in Nestlé’s European operations, hosting the Central and Eastern European pet food production hub, a European powder beverage plant, and a regional sensory testing center.

Nestlé is known for its ongoing reinvestment in Hungary. With over HUF 382 billion invested to date, the company is the largest Swiss investor in the country and, with a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees, also one of the largest Swiss employers. Following its capacity expansion in 2024, Nestlé has now installed a solar power plant at its Szerencs site through the Factory Rescue Program. The system is expected to meet 30% of the facility’s annual electricity needs. This latest investment further strengthens economic ties between Hungary and Switzerland, one of Europe’s most stable economies.

According to HIPA, the Factory Rescue Program has allocated HUF 150 billion to support energy efficiency and renewable energy investments by nearly 140 companies, resulting in developments worth approximately HUF 390 billion and helping to preserve around 65,000 jobs across Hungary.