Archenerg

From Mars Square to World Fame – The University of Szeged (SZTE) Faculty of Engineering, partner of the Archenerg-Metal Cluster, pays tribute to the father of modern mass production.

Data and diplomatic events in 2026 have made it clear: the global warming limit of 1.5°C has become definitively untenable. According to the Berkeley Earth report, 2025 was the third warmest year on record, and the temperature spikes of the last three years (2023–2025) indicate a drastic acceleration of the process.

After solar panels, batteries are now taking center stage. In early February, the government will launch a HUF 100 billion residential energy storage program, with application details available starting this Thursday. Households can receive a HUF 2.5 million grant by completing a simple 2.5-page form. The goal is to store solar energy that is currently produced but wasted, thereby reducing household vulnerability and the load on the electricity grid. Gábor Czepek, Deputy Minister of Energy and Government Commissioner for Electricity Storage, told Index that the country that solves energy storage now will be the winner of the 2030s.

A new era for European industry and competitiveness has dawned in Madrid, where the European Clusters Alliance (ECA) hosted its first major flagship conference. The Hungarian cluster community was prominently represented: through the National Federation of Innovative Clusters (IKOSZ), Ágnes Gonda participated in the summit, ensuring that the Archenerg-Metal Cluster and domestic stakeholders received first-hand intelligence on the most critical industrial and funding shifts ahead. Bringing together more than 150 European policymakers and experts, the event confirmed that clusters are no longer merely support networks, but strategic pillars of European competitiveness.

On behalf of the management of Archenerg Cluster, we would like to wish all our partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The aim of the partnership is to transfer Hungarian innovative knowledge and technology, with a particular focus on solar and geothermal systems, passive house construction, and biomass recycling. The strategy was put into action when a 23-member high-ranking Uzbek delegation visited Hungary, organized by the ArchEnerg–Metál Cluster. During the eleven-day thematic program, a wide spectrum of the Hungarian innovation ecosystem was presented at several national locations, showcasing innovations in research, university education, industrial and agricultural enterprises. This strengthened Uzbek-Hungarian university cooperation (e.g., the establishment of Óbuda University and Inno-Technopark) and explored opportunities for specific joint pilot projects and regional demonstration projects for Hungarian-Uzbek cooperation.

On December 10-11, 2025, Ágnes Gonda will participate in the annual conference of the European Cluster Alliance (ECA) in Madrid through the National Association of Innovative Clusters to learn first-hand about the most important industrial and financing changes in the coming period.

CWC held another exceptionally successful and atmospheric club day this week, hosted this time by Johnny's Bistro Buda. Around 50 people attended the event, which provided an excellent opportunity for networking and business negotiations alongside a wonderful dinner.

The Bács-Kiskun County Climate Conference, held in Kecskemét on November 13, 2025, was of paramount importance to the Archenerg-Metál Cluster. The central themes of the event perfectly aligned with the Cluster's mission, which is to promote the formation of a sustainable economic and social model based on renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and innovative architectural solutions.

Prof. Dr. István Bíró, President of the Archenerg-Metál Cluster, was honored with a high-level recognition at the University of Szeged's (SZTE) most prestigious event series, University Day. The leadership of the institution awarded the Professor of the Faculty of Engineering with the Memorial Medal for Service in Education.