Macquarie’s subsidiary Cero Development Hellas received a green light for adding batteries with an overall capacity of 749 MWh to its project for a 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Central Greece. Renewable energy investors are increasingly turning to batteries to keep their solar power projects on track. As electricity consumption in Greece is stagnating and … Continue reading Cero to include battery storage in its 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Greece
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Greece installed 1.59 GW of solar photovoltaic in 2023, bringing the country’s cumulative capacity to 7.1 GW
The Greek public administration does not have an institution that publishes regular energy statistics for all technologies and supporting schemes. Therefore, different institutions often publish reports covering different market segments, creating confusion about the country’s installed electricity capacity. Dapeep, which is Greece’s renewable energy source operator, is an example of this. Dapeep said Greece installed … Continue reading Greece installed 1.59 GW of solar photovoltaic in 2023, bringing the country’s cumulative capacity to 7.1 GW
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RWE and PPC to accelerate Greek energy transition by building photovoltaic projects with nearly 1 gigawatt capacity
Two leading energy groups RWE and PPC continue to forge ahead with Greece’s energy transition through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A. The company has taken the final investment decision for the construction of an additional photovoltaic project in the country. This solar farm is the last project of the 940 MWp (870 MWac) … Continue reading RWE and PPC to accelerate Greek energy transition by building photovoltaic projects with nearly 1 gigawatt capacity
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Iberdrola exceeds 420 MW of wind power in Greece with the commissioning of the Askio II and Rokani wind farms
Iberdrola has commissioned the 37.8-megawatt (MW) Askio II wind farm in Greece. Located in the provinces of Kozani and Eordaia, in the West Macedonia region of Greece, it joins the 50.4 MW Askio III project in full operation, which was completed in 2022. Total investment in both projects was close to € 100 million. Askio … Continue reading Iberdrola exceeds 420 MW of wind power in Greece with the commissioning of the Askio II and Rokani wind farms
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Iberdrola Commissions Askio 2 Wind Farm and Rokani Wind Farm in Greece
Iberdrola, a leading renewable energy company, has recently commissioned the Askio 2 wind farm in Greece. This new facility, located in the provinces of Kozani and Eordaia in the Western Macedonia region, adds to the already operational Askio 3 project. Together, these projects represent a total investment of almost 100 million euros. The Askio 2 … Continue reading Iberdrola Commissions Askio 2 Wind Farm and Rokani Wind Farm in Greece
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Greece installs 250 MW of wind power in six months
Greece connected 77 wind turbines with a total output of more than 252 MW to the grid during the first six months of 2023, according to new statistics from the Hellenic Wind Energy Association. This corresponds to an increase of 5.4% compared to the end of 2022, and brings the country’s total connected wind capacity … Continue reading Greece installs 250 MW of wind power in six months
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Vestas wins a 45 MW wind order in Greece
EDF Renewables has placed a 45 MW order for the Karamoutzi and Karfoula wind farms, which will be located in Viotia, Greece. The contract includes the supply and installation of ten V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 4000 Active Output Management (AOM 4000) service agreement. “We are very proud to collaborate again with … Continue reading Vestas wins a 45 MW wind order in Greece
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Nordex receives orders for 78 MW of wind power in Greece
Nordex has been awarded contracts to supply and install 14 Delta4000 series N149/5.X wind turbines for three projects in Greece. Each of the orders also includes a ten-year Premium Service for the maintenance of the wind turbines. The name of the client and the names of the projects have been withheld at the request of … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 78 MW of wind power in Greece
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EDP Renewables and MYTILINEOS sign a 78 MW wind PPA
EDP Renewables (“EDPR”) and MYTILINEOS – Energy & Metals (RIC: MYTr.AT, Bloomberg: MYTIL.GA, ADR: MYTHY US) signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the green energy produced from a 78 MW wind portfolio. This is EDPR’s first PPA in Greece and a first for MYTILINEOS, concerning energy generated from a wind portfolio. The deal … Continue reading EDP Renewables and MYTILINEOS sign a 78 MW wind PPA
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RWE and PPC to build solar projects with more than 200 megawatts in Greece
Two leading energy groups, RWE and PPC, have joined forces to help accelerate the Greek energy transition. Through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A., RWE Renewables (51%) and PPC Renewables (49%) have taken the final investment decision for five photovoltaic projects. Thodoros Skylakakis, Greek Alternate Minister of Finance: “An important investment that will contribute … Continue reading RWE and PPC to build solar projects with more than 200 megawatts in Greece
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New Iberdrola wind farm in Greece
Iberdrola has begun commissioning of Askio III wind farm, located in the town of Galatini, in the region of Western Macedonia, Greece. With an installed capacity of 50 MW, it will be capable of supplying enough clean, affordable and locally produced energy to meet the annual needs of more than 54,000 homes. In just over six … Continue reading New Iberdrola wind farm in Greece
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Siemens Gamesa sells wind power assets in southern Europe to SSE for 613 million
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has closed the sale to SSE Renewables International (SSER) of a portfolio of wind energy projects in Spain, France, Italy and Greece for a total value of 613 million euros. The wind turbine manufacturer indicated that the sale has been completed once the corresponding authorizations have been obtained from the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa sells wind power assets in southern Europe to SSE for 613 million
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RWE and Hellenic Petroleum join forces to develop offshore wind power in Greece
RWE and Hellenic Petroleum Holdings, through their respective subsidiaries RWE Renewables Gmbh and HELPE Renewables SA, join forces to jointly explore offshore wind opportunities in Greek waters. Corresponding terms of the 50-50 partnership were signed recently between the two companies, with the aim to collaborate on the development, construction and operation of offshore wind farms … Continue reading RWE and Hellenic Petroleum join forces to develop offshore wind power in Greece
Continue readingIberdrola commissions Mikronoros wind farm and exceeds 300 MW in Greece
The project has contributed to the improvement of the Greek electricity transmission network through the renovation of the Patriarchis substation and the reinforcement of the communication system. The company currently has three other onshore wind farms under construction in the country, with a combined capacity of 106 MW. Iberdrola has commissioned the 33.6 MW Mikronoros … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions Mikronoros wind farm and exceeds 300 MW in Greece
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Iberdrola starts a wind farm in Greece
Iberdrola has laid the first stone of what will be the Askio III wind farm located in Greece. The company has detailed that this new installation, whose completion is scheduled for next fall, will have 50.4 megawatts (MW) and will be able to supply electricity to more than 54,000 homes. This wind farm will have … Continue reading Iberdrola starts a wind farm in Greece
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New Joint Venture for floating wind power development in Greece
Hexicon has created a Joint Venture (JV) called; Hexicon Power SA, in Greece with the local company; EAMAA. This is a first step to start the development of floating offshore wind projects off the coast of Greece. A new legal framework for offshore wind is expected this year and Hexicon is now set to establish … Continue reading New Joint Venture for floating wind power development in Greece
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EDP Renewables inaugurates its first wind farm in Greece
The wind farm will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 48,000 tons per year. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, is inaugurating its first project in Greece today: a wind farm with a total capacity of 45MW in the Livadi area, near the town of Malesina, in … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates its first wind farm in Greece
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Wind energy in Greece, Vestas’ wind turbines for 144 MW wind farm
TERNA ENERGY has placed a 144 MW order for the Karystia wind project in the prefecture of Evia, Greece. The contract includes the supply and installation of 40 V105-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. “We are proud … Continue reading Wind energy in Greece, Vestas’ wind turbines for 144 MW wind farm
Continue reading547 Energy and Enora secure 135 MW wind power Projects in Greece
547 Energy in partnership with Enora, been awarded by the RAE in Greece four 20-year PPA for 135 MW of wind energy projects located in Central Macedonia. “This is an exciting milestone for 547 Energy as it marks our entrance into the European market. We are very pleased to partner with ENORA, a leader in … Continue reading 547 Energy and Enora secure 135 MW wind power Projects in Greece
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Wind energy in Greece: Kafireas wind farm complex has been inaugurated
Kafireas, Greece’s wind farm complex has been inaugurated. Composed of seven wind farms on the island of Evia, the facility has a total installed capacity of 154 MW and will be able to generate approx. 480 GWh per year. Greece has taken one more step along the path of energy transition. Enel Green Power has … Continue reading Wind energy in Greece: Kafireas wind farm complex has been inaugurated
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