Beyond the concrete and reactors - An invisible energy reserve that could save our cities
The summer of 2026 will highlight dramatic events related to Hungary’s vulnerability to climate change. The drought in the Danube and the shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant have revealed systemic problems that go beyond traditional solutions. This situation calls for focusing on making our existing buildings and urban spaces more sustainable. This topic will be a major focus at the Portfolio Property Investment Forum.
The summer of 2026 brought Hungary a reality that we had only seen in distant climate models and alarming scenarios. The drought on the Danube River and the complete shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant – after 44 years – was not just an energy disruption. This situation points to a systemic vulnerability that goes beyond the issues of new large-scale projects or competing large-scale solutions. However, before we start looking for solutions in new concrete monsters or endless network development debates and conspiracy theories, it is worth turning our attention to a much more immediate and readily deployable solution: our own buildings and urban spaces. Adapting the real estate market to the new world will also be a key topic at the Portfolio Property Investment Forum conference, join us!
