The Greek government’s Photovoltaics in Fields support program has failed to convince farmers so far. As part of the self-consumption program, farmers are supported for various costs, such as the purchase and installation of panels, inverters, batteries, as well as necessary technical studies. Applications are accepted for two different project groups, when it comes to […]
To use electricity from their photovoltaic systems in periods when grid operators disconnect them to stabilize the system, citizens can install equipment that costs EUR 300 to EUR 1,000. Cyprus passed a bill enabling prosumers to switch to a zero-export mode. Cyprus, the only non-interconnected European Union member state, is struggling to maintain the stability […]
Greek renewable energy producers are fearful of any delay in the deployment of battery energy storage systems, because of high curtailments. The sector expects that in a hypothetical scenario without the storage, the curtailments would rise to 25% by 2030, compared to last year’s 3.3%. So far in 2025, curtailments have risen further. According to […]
Greek authorities are rushing to secure the electricity system against a possible blackout during Easter. Greece currently produces much more electricity than it needs on certain days due to a high renewables penetration and insufficient energy storage. It should be noted that in 2024 the country became a net power exporter for the first time […]
Power network operators won’t need to compensate renewable energy producers in Greece for curtailments, according to the latest bill of law. It prompted reactions in the renewable energy market. The bill, submitted for public consultation, received damning remarks from the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (HWEA or ELETAEN) and various other bodies and corporations for the […]