Journalist
Harry Aposporis
Mitsotakis raises idea of using SMRs for islands, data centers
19 November 2024 - The discussion on nuclear energy plants has been raised again in Greece after many years, following the rise of SMRs
Greece to install 1 GW undersea interconnection with Dodecanese islands
18 November 2024 - Greece may get its second HVDC interconnection by 2027, as IPTO launched a tender for a submarine line between Corinth and the island of Kos
Greece kicks off third battery storage auction – for 200 MW
12 November 2024 - issued a public call for the country's third auction for subsidies for standalone battery storage projects
Greece participating in initiative for vertical green hydrogen corridor to Germany
07 November 2024 - Greece's TSO for natural gas DESFA is participating in an initiative for the creation of a hydrogen corridor that would reach Germany
Greece turns to large renewable energy projects to shield consumers
01 November 2024 - The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy is shifting its focus to large renewable energy projects
EU approves Greek state aid of EUR 150 million for Prinos CCS facility
29 October 2024 - The EU's green light for a Greek state aid package is a major step for the CCS project in Prinos, offshore Kavala
Wind power producers in Greece ask government for support to add batteries
25 October 2024 - The Greek wind energy sector wants government support for adding batteries to facilities, like the measures for the photovoltaics sector
Greece adjusts goals for renewables, pumped hydropower, hydrogen in final NECP
21 October 2024 - After a lot of back and forth during the last several months, Greece has presented its final version of the NECP
Batteries for photovoltaics to get priority status in Greece
17 October 2024 - The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy submitted its new bill of law with measures for renewable energy and battery energy storage
Greece, Egypt to lean on wind power in GREGY subsea interconnection project
15 October 2024 - Greek and Egyptian energy ministers agreed to adjust the framework for the GREGY submarine power interconnection project
Day-ahead electricity price in Greece slumps to near zero at night for first time
14 October 2024 - In Greece's day-ahead electricity market, the price tumbled to almost zero for the first time for a nighttime hourly segment
Coal power share falls to historic low in Greece
02 October 2024 - Coal power production in Greece slumped in the first nine months of 2024 and a new record low was registered in September
Greece adds record 337 MW of solar power in July
26 September 2024 - Greece added 921 MW of PV installations in the first half of 2024, followed by an all-time monthly high of 337 MW in July
Greece to offer 200 MW in third battery storage auction
20 September 2024 - Before the end of 2024, Greece intends to provide subsidies for standalone battery projects of 200 MW in total via the third auction
Wind association asks Greek government for 60% share in 2030 goal
16 September 2024 - Greece's revised National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) leads to an imbalanced renewable energy mix, according to wind association HWEA
Greek photovoltaic association urges government to halt licensing
10 September 2024 - The Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Energy Producers – SPEF is critical of the revised National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)