GE completes Fokida wind farm in Greece
GE has completed its first wind farm project in Greece. The Fokida wind farm is the first of a series of three wind farms GE is constructing for Nostira Renewable Energy, which has a 20% stake in the Fokida project, according to GE’s website. The Fokida wind farm is located in central Greece along the […]
Greece to offer 456 MW in mixed wind and solar capacities in April 15 auction
Greece’s energy regulator, RAE, will offer 456 MW in the country’s first mixed renewable energy auction on April 15, having received eight applications for a total of 637.78 MW in wind and solar capacities. The applications were submitted by the March 21 deadline, energypress wrote. A 200 MW solar park project planned by PPC Renewables […]
Greece to auction 600 MW in wind, solar capacities
Greece’s energy regulator, RAE, will offer 600 MW in renewables capacities in the first joint tendering procedure for both wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) capacities next month, with bids to start at EUR 64.72 per MWh, according to an announcement from the regulator. The deadline for the submission of applications is March 21, with an […]
Greece sees 191.6 MW in new wind capacity connected to grid in 2018
The Greek Wind Energy Association’s (ELETAEN) latest data shows that 191.6 MW in new wind energy capacity was connected to the grid last year. This was an increase of 7.2% compared to 2017, ELETAEN’s data shows. A total of 103 new wind turbines with a combined capacity of 191.6 MW were connected to the grid […]
Greece discussing microgrids, energy storage systems with Tesla
U.S. automotive and energy company Tesla, Inc.’s executives have met with Greek Minister of the Environment and Energy Giorgos Stathakis to discuss possible cooperation on modernizing Greek islands’ power grids as part of a strategy to reduce the use of fossil fuels in favor of renewables. The cooperation would involve microgrids connected to energy storage […]
Cyprus completes draft NECP, Greece to focus on fighting energy poverty
Cyprus, one of seven EU member states that have failed to submit their draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP) until 2030 to the European Commission by the December 31, 2018 deadline, has completed the draft, according to Cypriot English-language news outlets. Cyprus’ draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), which the country plans to […]
PPC secures EUR 255 million loan to upgrade electricity distribution network
Greece’s Public Power Corporation has secured EUR 255 million to upgrade the electricity distribution network operated by the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO), its subsidiary. The upgrade is part of a EUR 510 million national investment programme implemented by HEDNO in the 2017-2020 period. The first part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) loan […]
MITEF Greece Startup Competition introduces Energy and Mobility Track
The deadline to file entries for the MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Greece Startup Competition, which this year introduces the Energy and Mobility track, is January 31. The MITEF Greece Startup Competition is a business skills accelerating competition in which Greek technology startups compete for prizes and international brand recognition. This year MIT Enterprise Forum Greece, part […]