Central, Eastern Europe severely lagging in smart meters rollout
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
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
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
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
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
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
Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece Kostis Hatzidakis announced plans for a quick sale or partial privatization of companies in the energy and mining sectors. He asserted the government would soon introduce the so-called target model so that power producers would be able to make bilateral supply contracts with corporate consumers. “The government supports […]
Coronavirus prompts crisis measures in electric power systems in Balkans
Governments and state-owned operators are imposing constraints and work from home and stepping up hygiene requirements. The coronavirus isn’t affecting the electric power supply for now in the region of Western Balkans. Power producers and distributors in the Balkans have been introducing emergency procedures to contain the fallout from the spread of COVID-19. The coronavirus […]