Greece
Optimus Energy, Sympower add over 230 MW to Greece’s balancing market
18 October 2024 - In a deal with flexibility provider Sympower, Optimus Energy enabled its customers across Greece to participate in demand response services
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
EU clears Masdar’s takeover of Greek company Terna Energy
15 October 2024 - Masdar passed the main hurdle in the acquisition of Greece-based Terna Energy as it obtained a green light from the European Commission
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 to hold second guarantees of origin auction on October 16
02 October 2024 - In its second auction for guarantees of origin, Greece intends to offer certificates for solar and wind power
Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal begins commercial operations
01 October 2024 - The port city of Alexandroupolis in Greece is becoming an energy gateway for Central and Southeast Europe as the LNG terminal came online
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
PPC buys wind, solar parks, 1.7 GW in renewables projects in Greece
25 September 2024 - PPC agreed a major acquisition from Copelouzos and Samaras. It would buy solar and wind power plants, a renewables portfolio and a stake in a gas power plant project.
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
Bulgartransgaz, Greece’s DESFA collaborate to unleash hydrogen potential
17 September 2024 - Potential hydrogen market participants can submit expressions of interest to Bulgarian gas TSO Bulgartransgaz and Greece's DESFA
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)
Greek transmission operator to introduce measures for fair curtailments
10 September 2024 - The Greek renewable energy market faces growing curtailments until 2030 even if the storage goals from the NECP are met
New bill of law to support 2 GW of battery storage in Greece
02 September 2024 - The Greek government is preparing a plan to continue supportting battery storage investments