Journalist
Harry Aposporis
Greece awards 188.9 MW for subsidized battery storage in final auction
22 March 2025 - Greece's third energy storage auction has been completed, with nine projects selected and a capacity of 188.9 MW
Greece plans 4.7 GW of commercial battery storage projects
14 March 2025 - The much-awaited ministerial decree for zero-subsidy standalone battery systems has been published in Greece.
Greek renewables sector slams curtailments bill for not including compensation
04 March 2025 - Power network operators won't compensate renewable energy producers in Greece for curtailments, according to the latest bill
Greece presents 3.55 GW plan for standalone batteries
24 February 2025 - A new ministerial decree sets the framework for the installation of 3.5 GW of energy storage – standalone batteries, without subsidies
Race against time for Greece to avoid a blackout on Easter
18 February 2025 - Greek authorities are rushing to secure the electricity system against a possible blackout during Easter
Distorted licensing of energy storage in Greece leaves small players out
12 February 2025 - Small investors in energy storage complain about an oligopoly in the sector as a result of a distorted licensing process
Solar thermal installations surge in Greece as result of energy crisis
03 February 2025 - Greece and Cyprus, traditionally the biggest markets in the solar thermal segment in Europe, advanced to new record levels per capita
Wind energy segment stalls in Greece with just 125 MW in annual gains
27 January 2025 - Wind energy had a slow year in Greece, as just 125 MW of new capacity was added. The sector hopes for better results in 2025.
Chevron enters Greece for natural gas exploration west of Crete
20 January 2025 - Chevron, the second largest-listed oil company in the world, has entered Greece to explore natural gas reserves
Greece starts EUR 223 million program to support solar heaters and heat pumps
13 January 2025 - A new support program has been launched in Greece to help households install new solar...
Greece launches EUR 434 million energy efficiency program for households
27 December 2024 - The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy published a guide for its upcoming energy efficiency program called Energy Saving 2025
Greek government supports businesses to install batteries with subsidies of up to half of investment
23 December 2024 - The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy launched the Energy Storage for Businesses program with subsidies for installing batteries
Renewable energy project frenzy in Greece defies curtailments
20 December 2024 - Applications for new renewable energy projects continued unabated in Greece in 2024 according to Independent Power Transmission Operator
Greece cancels third energy storage auction
12 December 2024 - Greece's third auction for standalone energy storage plants using batteries is cancelled, to be held after clarifying the rules
Greece exporting one third of its electricity to neighboring countries
10 December 2024 - Greece has become a net exporter of electricity, providing up to a third of its daily production to neighboring countries
HELLENiQ Energy diversifying oil business with 110 MW solar power purchase
07 December 2024 - HELLENiQ Energy is moving forward with its effort to evolve from being strictly a refiner and fuel retailer to a wider energy group