Renewables licencing queue reaches bubble proportions in Greece
08 January 2024 - Greece's renewables goal of 23.5 GW by 2030, which would make it a regional energy hub, has led to a dramatic increase in applications
Energy communities apply for two floating PV plants in Greece with stunning 18.6 GW in total
24 July 2023 - Two energy communities submitted applications for floating PV plants of unprecedented size in the latest licensing cycle
Greece’s renewables share hits new monthly high of 54% in May
12 June 2023 - The share of renewable energy sources in the Greek electricity production mix reached a new monthly record in May, of 54%.
First offshore wind farms in Greece to be installed in five zones in Aegean Sea
16 May 2023 - Greece aims to install its first offshore wind turbines, with a total capacity of 2.1 GW, in five regions of the Aegean Sea
IEA Greece 2023 report urges investment in green energy instead of gas
27 April 2023 - The International Energy Agency (IEA) published its country report on Greece today, highlighting various aspects of its energy policy
Greece slashes allowed capacity for prosumers, tightens rules for energy communities
22 March 2023 - The Greek government passed a new extensive law covering many different aspects of renewable installations
Renewables permits in Greece nearing 100 GW but grid lacks capacity
14 March 2023 - An overwhelming number of projects in Greece have producer certificates but grid issues remain – 1 GW in operational PV systems is offline
New wave of battery storage projects in Greece ahead of first auction
06 March 2023 - The upcoming general election in Greece is set to delay the first auction for energy storage in Greece
New law in Greece to allow installing used wind turbines in isolated islands
03 March 2023 - An extensive new energy law submitted to parliament includes a rule on reusing old wind turbines in non-interconnected islands
Four renewables auctions to take place in Greece by end of 2022
08 July 2022 - Greece is planning a series of measures in order to accelerate renewables growth, including four auctions
Greece passes renewables law targeting 15 GW in new capacity by 2030
30 June 2022 - Greece adopted a new law on renewables licensing, which includes various measures related to the energy crisis
Greece aims to reduce licensing time for renewables, energy storage to 14 months
26 April 2022 - The long-awaited regulatory framework for renewables licensing, energy storage and floating photovoltaics was submitted for public consultation.