Greece revives long-neglected Mesochora hydropower project
The construction of hydropower plant Mesochora was halted two decades ago, mostly due to environmental concerns
Greece gets EU nod for state aid for Amfilochia plant, renewables in islands
Greece will support the construction of the Amfilochia pumped storage plant and the development of renewables in non-interconnected islands
Greek power network operators report surge in investments in 2021
Investment in the Greek electricity network increased substantially in 2021 in order to help the country make its energy transition
GEK Terna to raise EUR 300 million via green bonds with obligation to cut emissions
Greek construction and energy giant GEK Terna is preparing to sell common sustainability-linked bonds with a target of EUR 300 million
Renewable energy projects of 95 GW compete for completion in Greece
An overwhelming number of renewable energy projects received a production license or a producer certificate in Greece so far
Greek EUR 2.27 billion aid scheme for renewables approved by EU
The European Commission gave a green light for a EUR 2.27 billion support mechanism for renewable energy in Greece
Energy communities are strong factor in decarbonizing Greece’s coal regions
The number of energy communities is increasing in Greece in areas where coal mines and power plants are being shut down, the Green Tank said
Greece’s first Climate Law to end lignite use by 2028
Ambitious new sectoral energy and climate goals will be included in Greece’s first Climate Law, including the decommissioning of all lignite plants by 2028 at the latest. At the same time, the prohibition of oil use for heating and a large number of electric cars are expected to lead to significant CO2 reductions. The highlights […]