Power plants across Budapest are throwing open their doors to the public on 8 October to show how energy is created and waste is disposed of. Guided tours and other activities will also be laid on. Entry to the Night of Power Plants is free with prior registration.
Four of Budapest’s main power plants, in Zugló, north Buda, north Pest and Kelenföld in south Buda, are taking part in a unique event where their vital work in keep the city switched on and clean will be revealed to the general public.
The Night of Power Plants takes place on 8 October, allowing visitors to peek behind the scenes to see how heat is generated and where Budapest’s rubbish goes.
Sustainable energy
“The Night of Power Plants is not only about technology, but also about sustainability and environmentally conscious users,” says János Péter Horváth, President of the Hungarian Energy & Utilities Regulatory Authority.
At the four locations, the process of conventional energy production, the choice of using nuclear, biomass, waste, lignite, solar or even water-based technology, and the operation of district heating plants, will all be brought into focus.
The event is free, but registration is required, with applications through the Hungarian-only website.
