Greek utility secures funding for 550 MW PV plant at former coal mine
Greece’s Public Power Corp. (PPC) has secured funding for the construction of a 550 MW solar plant at a former lignite mine. The state-owned utility says that, upon completion, the plant will cover almost 2.5% of domestic electricity generation.
The weekend read: Greek solar investment soars
An array of new investment plans were announced in Greece in May, ranging from mega PV projects to battery and electric vehicle production, as well as a move to smart green islands. pv magazine explores the state of these investments and links them to the country’s general policy frameworks – most notably, Greece’s master plan to boost green investments in former lignite regions and establish a new type of economy.
Greek regulator disqualifies 115 MW of PV tender applications
In a somewhat shocking move, Greece’s energy regulator, RAE has disqualified almost half of the entries to the forthcoming solar PV tender, set to take place next week.
