Siemens Gamesa to bring 60 MW wind turbines to three Greek wind parks
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (SGRE) announced that it won three orders in Greece for the supply of 60 MW wind turbines for two customers, both independent power producers (IPP). Two local independent power producers (IPP) from Aetolia-Acarnania area, largest region in Greece, chose Siemens Gamesa as their wind turbine suppliers. One of the customers […]
First auctions for PV and wind in Greece announced in April
While Greece is waiting for ministerial decisions related to a new legal framework concerning renewable energy sources (RES) installations and auction items, there are information suggesting that first auctions are expected in April next year. The first round of auctions, in two separate events – one offering 100 MW for wind energy installations and another […]
Pilot-project to bring renewable heating to Greek island Agios Efstratios
Greek Center for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) is going to enable Agios Efstratios, also known as Ai Stratis, a small Greek island on the edge of the Aegean Sea, to have its own heating system based on renewable energy sources The Ai-Stratis–Green Island project aims for at least 85 percent of the island’s energy consumption […]
Greece installs first solar plants under new support scheme for renewables
Greece has installed 8.6 MW of new large-scale solar PV plants under its new policy framework for the support of renewable energy sources. The first large-scale solar PV installations in the country since 2015 were installed by Hellenic Petroleum Renewable Energy Sources. The newly added capacity comprises two PV plants of 1 MW and 4 […]
Greek PPC Renewables looking for partners to build 12 wind farms on islands
The Greek company PPC Renewables said it is looking for partners to build 12 wind farms at a number of sites across the country. The company published three tenders to build the wind farms, operate them and provide maintenance for a period of 14 years. According to PPC Renewables’ plans, the 12 wind farms will […]
Tilos island project – switching to renewables, becoming energy independent #EUSEW2017 winner
Greek island of Tilos, near the island of Rhodes, is heading towards big change in its power supply system which will enable it to become truly green and energy sustainable using only wind and solar power. This summer the construction of a hybrid, renewable energy-based battery station and smart micro grid, the first ever in […]
Greek Government prepares legal framework for energy cooperatives
Draft bill which will permit establishment of energy cooperatives should be finalized next month. With that act, consumers will be entitled to become shareholders in energy ventures. Drafting of the future bill on energy cooperatives is going smoothly, according to Greek portal energypress.eu. The Ministry of Energy is working on this with RAE, the Regulatory Authority for […]
Greek PPC Renewables plans to triple electricity production from geothermal energy
PPC Renewables, the leading Greek company for the production or electricity from renewables, wants to triple production capacity from geothermal energy. Business plan which includes the development of geothermal energy is prepared by the newly elected Board of Directors. Previous board is replaced after the series of bad decisions which caused, according to Manolis Panagiotakis, […]
