Journalist
Harry Aposporis
Greek government adopts stricter rules for connecting renewables to grid
13 October 2022 - The Greek government has set a new goal to let only serious and experienced investors keep renewables connection terms
Greek renewables price cap creates problems for PPA contracts
21 September 2022 - The low price cap set by the Greek government for renewables creates an issue for PPA contracts, which must be resolved soon
Low prices but for limited capacity in Greek renewables auction
09 September 2022 - The latest Greek renewables auction had mixed results, with low prices and intense competition, but also limited capacity awarded
Greece increases electricity exports to neighboring Balkan countries
29 August 2022 - Electricity exports from Greece to its neighbors in the north have increased in July and are expected to increase further in August.
Solar power capacity in Greece overtakes wind for first time
10 August 2022 - Photovoltaics are now the number one renewable energy source in Greece, since they have surpassed wind power for the first time
Greece passes first offshore wind energy law
29 July 2022 - The Greek Parliament passed a law on the development of offshore wind energy and further simplification of renewable energy licensing
Four renewables auctions to take place in Greece by end of 2022
08 July 2022 - Greece is planning a series of measures in order to accelerate renewables growth, including four auctions
Hellenic Petroleum, RWE to develop offshore wind projects in Greece
05 July 2022 - RWE and Hellenic Petroleum joined forces to explore offshore wind opportunities in Greek waters. The country is targeting 2 GW in total by 2030.
Greece passes renewables law targeting 15 GW in new capacity by 2030
30 June 2022 - Greece adopted a new law on renewables licensing, which includes various measures related to the energy crisis
Federation of BiH aims to participate in Alexandroupolis LNG project
27 June 2022 - The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has expressed interest in the Alexandroupolis LNG project to increase diversification.
New power markets increase activity in Balkan energy exchanges
17 June 2022 - The development of new markets in Balkan energy exchanges leads to better opportunities and lowers prices for consumers
First Greek climate law sets deadlines for ban on conventional vehicles
27 May 2022 - Greece's parliament passed the first climate law with more flexible requirements than in the original proposal
IGB, Alexandroupolis LNG to help gas diversification in Bulgaria, Greece, Western Balkans
26 May 2022 - New natural gas infrastructure is key for increased diversification in the Balkans, according to Alexander Nikolov
WindEurope: 880 MW of wind projects financed in Southeastern Europe last year
04 May 2022 - Southeastern Europe lags behind the rest of the continent in terms of investments in wind energy, says WindEurope
Launch of works on Alexandroupolis LNG terminal in Greece
03 May 2022 - Works on the Alexandroupolis LNG terminal were launched today in Greece, a project that is expected to help reduce dependence on Russian gas.
Greece aims to reduce licensing time for renewables, energy storage to 14 months
26 April 2022 - The long-awaited regulatory framework for renewables licensing, energy storage and floating photovoltaics was submitted for public consultation.