Race against time for Greece to avoid a blackout on Easter
18 February 2025 - Greek authorities are rushing to secure the electricity system against a possible blackout during Easter
Distorted licensing of energy storage in Greece leaves small players out
12 February 2025 - Small investors in energy storage complain about an oligopoly in the sector as a result of a distorted licensing process
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
Heat pumps, electric cars expected to contribute little to power demand growth in Greece
10 July 2024 - Contrary to earlier estimates, heat pumps and electric cars are not expected to significantly raise electricity demand in Greece.
Small Greek investors in renewables face cancellations of projects on distribution level
09 July 2024 - HEDNO stopped accepting applications for renewables in 2022 as the distribution network's couldn't integrate any more capacity
Central, Eastern Europe severely lagging in smart meters rollout
25 September 2023 - Smart meters are a vital part of the modern power grid, as they facilitate energy saving, demand response and numerous other applications
Greek power network operators report surge in investments in 2021
16 December 2021 - Investment in the Greek electricity network increased substantially in 2021 in order to help the country make its energy transition
Macquarie fund to buy 49% stake in Greece’s power distributor HEDNO
14 September 2021 - An investment firm controlled by Macquarie is a step away from buying 49% of HEDNO in Greece's biggest privatization deal so far.
Transform and innovate if you want to remain a player in energy sector
30 August 2021 - Innovations are becoming increasingly important in the energy sector, which, though a traditional and regulated one, today is at a huge turning point. Ultimately, if you want to remain a player in the energy sector, in the long run, it is essential to continue to transform and innovate, says Elena Boskov Kovacs.
Small solar power projects in Greece on hold due to grid overburden
16 August 2021 - Distribution system operator HEDNO can't connect household rooftop solar power systems anymore in some parts of Greece as the capacity reached its limits
First floating solar power plant project initiated in Greece
22 December 2020 - PPC Renewables plans to install floating solar power plants with 50 MW in total, starting with a project on one of the largest lakes in Greece
Greece to move forward with privatization of energy, mining companies
17 September 2020 - Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece Kostis Hatzidakis announced plans for a quick sale...