Greece
European island winners reflect renewables drive
The islands of Ærø, El Hierro and Tilos have been awarded the European Commission’s latest RESponsible Island prizes.
EIB to finance upgrade of Greek distribution network
The EIB has committed EUR 330 million of new financing to upgrade power distribution lines and increase the use of smart meters in Greece.
Volkswagen to drive electric vehicle transition on Greek island
Volkswagen is partnering with the Greek state to transition the Mediterranean island of Astypalea to electric vehicles.
Hydrogen-based energy storage completed for Greek microgrid
Engie EPS has unveiled its hydrogen-based energy storage system in the Agkistro microgrid in Greece in project REMOTE.
EBRD loan to ease cashflow challenge at Greek utility
The Public Power Corporation of Greece has secured a €160 million from the EBRD to fund its operations during the COVID-19 crisis.
HEDNO to replace command centers for 10 million Greek consumers
HEDNO has awarded Efacec the replacement of command centers in the regions of Macedonia-Thrace, Central Greece, Epirus and Peloponnese.
Greece to curb Lignite power generation by 2023
Greece to curb Lignite power generation by 2023. Lignite currently accounts for 4GW of power generation in Greece, 22% of total capacity in the country.
Enel’s Greek arm named the best place to work for
Great Place to Work has named Enel Green Power as one of the best places to work for in Greece for 2020 owing to the firm's passion to sustainability.
Greece opens second renewable energy auction
Greece’s energy regulator, RAE, has announced the country’s second renewable energy auction for wind and solar power.
Greece’s largest utility wins €255m loan to build renewables line
PPC has secured a loan from the European Investment Bank to modernize its grid network.
