Journalist
Harry Aposporis
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.
Greece to double energy storage target for 2030 to 3 GW
21 April 2022 - The new Greek energy and climate national plan will upgrade the 2030 goal for energy storage from 1.5 GW to 3 GW
Revised Fit for 55: Preliminary goals show more renewables, nuclear, coal – much less natural gas
06 April 2022 - The revision of the Fit for 55 energy package calls for more renewables, coal and nuclear in order to offset a great reduction in natural gas
Applications rise for new renewable energy projects in Greece during February with 3.2 GW
16 March 2022 - Applications for new renewable projects licenses in Greece rose once again in February, after a drop in October.
Hellenic Petroleum completes biggest solar power plant in Greece, acquires 303 MW PV portfolio in Florina
28 February 2022 - Greek refiner ELPE concluded the construction of the largest PV plant in Greece, a 204 MW project in Kozani