Greece raises fines for power theft
Power theft has become a major issue for the Greek electricity market in recent years. The government has been increasing fines for offenders. The combined damage from power theft and network losses in distribution amounted to EUR 100 million per month in 2022, with 18% of the supplied energy being lost as a result of […]
Agios Efstratios becomes Greece’s first energy-autonomous island
A hybrid energy project transforming Agios Efstratios into the first energy-autonomous island in Greece is in trial operation
Investors in standalone batteries in Greece request extension as deadline looms
September 30 marks a crucial deadline for standalone battery projects selected through Greece's first two auctions
Bulgaria, Romania offer much higher renewable energy project returns than Greece – HELLENiQ Energy
Greece-based HELLENiQ Energy has purchased three projects at a ready-to-build phase in Romania and Bulgaria
Greek coal region of Megalopolis opens new chapter after lignite
Megalopolis, in the Peloponnese peninsula, is one of Greece's two coal regions, along with Western Macedonia
Renewables keep top spot in Greece’s power mix despite surge in curtailments
In the first half of 2025, curtailments amounted to 1,327 GWh, equivalent to 9.6% of Greece’s total renewable electricity output.
PPC launches first tender for pumped storage hydropower plant in former lignite mine
Public Power Corporation (PPC or DEI) is moving forward with a pumped storage hydroelectric project at its former open pit lignite mine in northern Greece
PPC is installing 60 chargers for EVs in Romania, Greece
East Europe Electric Route (Blue Route 3E) is a joint project of PPC and PPC blue Romania