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METLEN and Karatzis Group Partner to Develop Greece’s Largest 330MW Battery Energy Storage System in Thessaly
METLEN and Karatzis Group of Companies are entering into a new strategic partnership, through a joint venture with ownership stakes of 49% and 51% respectively, for the development, construction, operation, and energy management of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 330MW / 790MWh in Thessaly, Greece. METLEN is a global industrial…
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Greece Balances Growth and Challenges in Its Renewable Energy Transition
Weekly round-up of the latest developments in Greece’s energy sector, based on research by The Voice of Renewables. From policy updates and major investments to the challenges facing industry players, it highlights the key stories shaping the country’s drive towards a cleaner and more resilient energy future. Diplomatic Tensions Test the Great Sea Interconnector Greece’s renewable energy…
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EBRD invests €50 million in GEK TERNA
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €50 million in a senior unsecured bond issued by GEK TERNA S.A., holding company of GEK TERNA Group in Greece. The €500 million bond, with a seven-year tenor, will be listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. The EBRD’s investment will be used to support GEK TERNA’s…
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Hellenic Cables to supply 66kV inter-array cables for East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm
Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, has been awarded a contract by Seaway7 for the supply of approximately 165km of 66kV submarine inter-array cables and associated accessories for the East Anglia TWO (EA2) offshore wind farm in the UK. EA2, developed by ScottishPower Renewables, is part of the East Anglia Hub, one of…
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Greece’s Renewable Energy 2025: Growth Surges Amid Grid and Storage Challenges
Greece has entered 2025 with a renewable energy sector that is simultaneously thriving and troubled. Installed capacity has climbed to record levels, with solar photovoltaics and wind power providing a growing share of the country’s electricity. The government’s ambition to make Greece a clean-energy hub for south-eastern Europe appears more credible than ever. Yet behind…
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DEEP DIVE: Greece’s new landmark hydrogen law – practical implications for investors and developers
The Voice of Renewables has been following the development of hydrogen space in Greece since the launch of National Hydrogen Strategy launched in the early 2020s. Back then it was only focused on pilot projects and infrastructure development. Now, with Greece’s landmark hydrogen law (Law 5215/2025) approved, we are looking at what it says, why…
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Hellenic Cables awarded a contract by IPTO for the interconnection between Igoumenitsa and Corfu Island
Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, was awarded a turnkey contract by the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) for the design, supply, and installation of a 150kV composite cable system interconnecting Igoumenitsa and Corfu, Greece. The turnkey project includes the design, manufacture, installation, protection, and commissioning of approx. 18 km of three-core submarine…
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DEEP DIVE: Vertical Gas Corridor – building a flexible backbone for tomorrow’s low-carbon energy system
The Vertical Gas Corridor is a regional energy infrastructure initiative in Southeast / Central Europe, aiming to connect natural gas supply and transmission routes north‑south (and potentially reverse) through Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and further afield. Greece, with its LNG terminals and interconnectors, is on the way to become a hub, enabling supply diversification (not just from east‑west…
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Deep Dive: Green Hydrogen – Greece’s Launchpad to a Clean Energy Revolution – Turning Vision into Action.
Greece is transforming from a renewable energy-rich nation into a strategic hydrogen hub, positioning itself at the crossroads of European and Middle Eastern energy exchange. Pilot infrastructure is now emerging and policy frameworks are gaining clarity. With projects spanning e-methanol for shipping, SAF for aviation, and green ammonia export hubs, Greece’s 2030 energy vision points…
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Deep Dive Series: Greece’s Evolving CfD and PPA Market
Powering Ahead:Greece’s Evolving CfD and PPA Marketand the Corporate Energy Transition Greece’s energy transition is accelerating – with a powerful combination of Contracts for Difference (CfDs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) pushing the country toward a cleaner, more resilient power system. Amid rising corporate decarbonisation targets and the need for energy cost stability, Greece has positioned itself as a…
