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In the heart of the former industrial area on Kerepesi Street in Budapest, a state-of-the-art sports complex has been built in 660 days for the MTK Budapest sports club. The real innovation of the 94,000 square meter facility does not primarily lie in the newly constructed buildings, but in its pioneering energy concept.
Bayer Construct Zrt. constructed around 25,000 square meters of built-up area, of which geothermal energy forms the core of the heat and hot water supply, reports Magyar Építők.
As a special feature of the sports complex, the energy required is obtained from thermal wells 1,300 meters deep.
After use, the cooled water is fed back into the ground, ensuring a sustainable water cycle.
The power supply is also well thought out: almost a thousand solar panels with a rated output of 500 kilowatts peak not only cover the general electricity requirements, but also the energy needs of the thermal pumps for heating and hot water.
The new sports park is much more than just a place for training and competitions, as
its multifunctional facilities are ideal for exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and leisure events.
In terms of sport, the complex offers first-class training and competition facilities for disciplines such as basketball, handball, volleyball, rhythmic gymnastics, fencing, and soccer – including the technical equipment for television broadcasts.
Besides Bayer Construct, 3E International Kft. also played a key role in realizing the project, reads the social media post of the company. They provided comprehensive services throughout the project, including Technical Supervision, Project Management, Design Review, and Engineering Consultancy.
Visitor comfort will be guaranteed by four buffets and a restaurant with its own kitchen. The new multifunctional sports hall with a capacity of 4,900 spectators, a separate training hall and spacious outdoor courts have breathed new life into a long-neglected part of Budapest.
As Magyar Nemzet previously reported, the entire heat supply of the MTK Sportpark is based on geothermal energy. The extracted thermal water is pumped back underground in accordance with strict environmental regulations.
Hungary is thus breaking new ground in the use of its geothermal resources and making an important contribution to national energy independence.
The official commissioning of the geothermal heat and hot water supply took place on March 1, after the corresponding utilization contract was signed at the end of February. Among the signatories were Energy Minister Csaba Lantos, László Nagy, President of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH), and Attila Balázs, Member of the Board of Bayer Construct Zrt.
At the signing ceremony, Csaba Lantos emphasized that the increased use of non-weather-dependent renewable energies such as geothermal energy strengthens Hungary’s energy independence and security of supply. Thanks to its excellent geological conditions in the Carpathian Basin, Hungary is already one of the top five countries in Europe for the use of geothermal energy.
Via Magyar Építők, Magyar Nemzet; Featured image: Magyar Építők