The construction of the ‘Kaba 2’ solar power plant in Eastern Hungary has started. MET Group’s seventh photovoltaic project is scheduled to start commercial operations in the second half of 2024.
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The 23 MWp photovoltaic plant will cover an area of almost 32 hectares in which more than 33,000 solar panels will be installed. The construction of the solar park in the municipality of Kaba (about 200 km east of Budapest) is the result of an in-house, greenfield project development effort launched after the commissioning of the MET Kabai Solar Park (KSP) project in 2021.
It is an interesting feature that during the construction of Kaba 2, the project management team will also be supported by AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to follow the works in progress. The software will analyse visual data captured by drones on all aspects of the construction, including compliance with design execution and timeline to prevent errors, as well as to boost efficiency.
About MET Group
MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities and assets in natural gas and power markets. MET is present in 15 countries through subsidiaries, 30 national gas markets, and 22 international trading hubs. MET has extensive experience in operating green (renewable) and flexible (conventional) energy assets, thus providing the widest possible support to energy transition. In 2022, MET Group’s consolidated sales revenue amounted to EUR 41.5 billion, with a total traded volume of natural gas amounting to 109 BCM and total traded electricity of 67 TWh.