Solar power facilities for self-consumption in Grece now require set point equipment. The Hellenic Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO or DEDDIE) announced that owners of self-consumption installations of over 400 kW have eight months, until September 15, to make necessary upgrades. Set point equipment includes specialized telemetering devices that the network operator uses for remote control […]
The Hellenic Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO or DEDDIE) has drawn severe criticism because of imposing fines for power theft in cases where no such wrongdoing took place. Last year, HEDNO was asked by the government to step up its efforts to fight power theft, a major issue in the Greek market. In recent years, the […]
The rollout of smart meters in Greece has been plagued by delays and even technical mistakes in their procurement, affecting up to 250,000 measuring points. The country is close to last in the European Union when it comes to the penetration of smart meters. In 2024, only 11% of consumers had such systems, versus 58% […]
In recent years, Greece has been experiencing extreme weather events, such as wildfires and floods, which have threatened its electricity distribution network. Due to this new reality, caused by climate change, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Operator (HEDNO or DEDDIE) has increased its five-year development plan for 2026-2030 to EUR 4.79 billion, around 60% up compared […]
Power theft has become a major issue for the Greek electricity market in recent years. The government has been increasing fines for offenders. The combined damage from power theft and network losses in distribution amounted to EUR 100 million per month in 2022, with 18% of the supplied energy being lost as a result of […]
Greece’s distribution system operator HEDNO added more than 20,000 prosumers in the past year and a half, although the new net billing program faces delays. Last year the government in Athens formally ended the net metering scheme and enacted net billing, aligning with the European Union’s regulations. Any aspiring prosumer with an existing application can […]
A steep rise in arrears was recorded last year in the Greek electricity supply market. According to the latest report from the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Waste and Water (RAAEY or RAEWW), total debt for electricity rose by EUR 1 billion to EUR 3.4 billion in 2024. It occurred despite a 10% reduction in retail […]
Renewable energy projects for self-consumption are expected to reach 1 GW this year in Greece. According to the Green Tank, at the end of March 2025, self-consumption capacity amounted to 937.6 MW, of which the overwhelming majority (871.9 MW) was in photovoltaics. It should be noted that last year the government introduced a big change […]
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 […]
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 […]
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