Greece’s IPTO postpones island interconnections, proposes higher revenue limit
New power interconnections between mainland Greece and the Dodecanese and Northern Aegean islands have been pushed back by a year. According to recent statements from the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO or ADMIE), both interconnections were scheduled to enter commercial operation by 2029, but now they are seen in 2030. The cost estimations were revised […]
Greece establishes Islands Decarbonization Fund with EU
The Islands Decarbonization Fund was launched in Naxos, with financing from the European Investment Bank
Greece to install 1 GW undersea interconnection with Dodecanese islands
Greece may get its second HVDC interconnection by 2027, as IPTO launched a tender for a submarine line between Corinth and the island of Kos
Croatia’s Krk is world’s second zero waste island
Zero Waste Europe approved the certification in recognition of outstanding achievements in sustainable waste management
Mitsotakis: Just green transition starts with obvious win-win efforts
Huge funds are necessary for a just green transition, but so is public support, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Davos
New law in Greece to allow installing used wind turbines in isolated islands
An extensive new energy law submitted to parliament includes a rule on reusing old wind turbines in non-interconnected islands
Greece plans green wave of investments on 20 small islands
In a few years, tourists visiting Greece may be able to choose islands that produce their own clean energy and have all-electric transportation
Hvar energy transition strategy seeks to make Croatian island energy self-sufficient
The Croatian island of Hvar has unveiled its long-term energy transition strategy, aiming to become energy self-sufficient by 2035. The first pillar of the Hvar energy transition involves several objectives, including the construction of planned solar power plants, the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on public and corporate buildings, as well as on private facilities, […]