Greek distribution operator HEDNO sets operational restrictions for standalone batteries
Authorities in Greece are making progress towards the 4.7 GW of merchant standalone batteries, planned to operate without any state support. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO or DEDDIE) has presented a proposal for operational restrictions for the 900 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to be installed in its network. It noted […]
Greece races to complete more energy projects and reforms before RRF ends
Greece has made significant progress in its energy transition with the help of the Resilience and Recovery Fund (RRF)
Self-consumption photovoltaic systems in Greece must add remote control devices
Solar power facilities for self-consumption in Grece now require set point equipment. Owners in the category have eight months.
Greek distribution operator slammed for wrongful power theft accusations
HEDNO has drawn severe criticism because of imposing fines for power theft in cases where no such wrongdoing took place
Tens of thousands of new smart meters in Greece deemed inadequate
The rollout of smart meters in Greece has been plagued by delays and even technical mistakes in their procurement
Smart meters, wildfires, rising demand push Greek distribution grid investment plan to EUR 4.8 billion
Greece has been experiencing extreme weather events, such as wildfires and floods, which have threatened its power distribution grid.
Greece raises fines for power theft
Power theft has become a major issue for the Greek electricity market in recent years. The government has been increasing fines for offenders. The combined damage from power theft and network losses in distribution amounted to EUR 100 million per month in 2022, with 18% of the supplied energy being lost as a result of […]
Over 20,000 prosumer units connected in Greece in last 18 months
Households and businesses remain highly interested in becoming prosumers in Greece, although the new net billing program faces delays.
