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This research aims to explore public acceptance of renewable energy in Hungary by differentiating societal support from individual commitment.

February 12, 2026EnergiesOpen Access

Public Acceptance of Renewable Energy in a Post-Socialist, Energy Import-Dependent Context: Evidence from Hungary

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Examines public acceptance of renewable energy in Hungary, highlighting an acceptance gap and economic predictors of commitment.

This research aims to explore public acceptance of renewable energy in Hungary by differentiating societal support from individual commitment.
Conducted an online survey with 417 respondents in Hungary.
Used paired-sample t-tests, OLS regression, and cluster-based comparisons for analysis.
Assessed the acceptance gap and attitudinal drivers influencing renewable energy commitment.
Found a significant acceptance gap, with societal support exceeding individual commitment (mean difference = 0.17).
Identified perceived economic benefits as a strong predictor of individual-level commitment (β = 0.600).
Showed that environmental attitudes and energy security perceptions had weaker and non-significant effects.

Fűrész et al. (2026) studied this question.

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