Tag Archives: Greece
HEREMA sets up new SPV to speed offshore wind surveys in Greece as early capacity targets near
Greece’s energy regulator HEREMA is moving toward a dedicated SPV to run wind measurement and seabed mapping for the country’s first large-scale offshore wind development. The…
Greece shuts Agios Dimitrios lignite plant, ending a major coal chapter
Greece’s Agios Dimitrios power plant stopped operating on 15 May after more than four decades, closing one of the Balkans’ largest lignite-fired facilities. The shutdown advances…
PPC Group starts 2026 with profit momentum as renewables and grid upgrades accelerate
PPC Group reported sharply higher first-quarter earnings as renewable output rose and the company continued heavy investment. Capital spending focused largely on renewables, flexible generation and…
Greece advances 105 MW public cooperative solar plan in Aetolia-Acarnania to cut bills for farmers
Western Greece is preparing a 105 MW publicly owned cooperative solar project in Aetolia-Acarnania, designed to become one of Europe’s largest virtual net-metering schemes. Officials estimate…
Greece to tighten wind farm siting rules as renewable pipeline grows
Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy is preparing stricter spatial planning rules for wind power, with proposed limits on turbine siting in mountainous areas, major tourist…
Greece builds a regional flexibility role as South-East Europe’s power system matures
Greece is shifting from a largely import-dependent electricity market to a regional flexibility platform by combining LNG infrastructure, fast-growing renewables, battery storage and expanding cross-border interconnections.…
Greece solar sector faces mounting strain as curtailments rise and revenues fall
Greece’s smaller solar developers are coming under growing financial pressure as curtailments surge and electricity revenues deteriorate, threatening the viability of projects reliant on feed-in premium…
Greece launches fast-track review for standalone battery storage bids under 4.7 GW tender
Greece has introduced a fast-track evaluation process for standalone battery storage applications submitted under a 4.7 GW market-based tender, aiming to speed up grid integration. An…
GREGY interconnector builds momentum as EU targets renewable power corridor from Egypt via Greece
The European Commission is elevating the GREGY Egypt–Greece electricity link within its Mediterranean strategy, positioning it as a long-term route for renewable power into European markets.…
Greece moves to restart offshore wind with state-led surveys and a later tender framework
Greece is restarting early offshore wind development after a long pause, using a ministry-backed mechanism for initial marine and wind measurement campaigns. The state will define…