Greece: Summary
Updated: 17.01.2019
Support schemes
From 2017, electricity from renewable sources in Greece are promoted through a feed-in premium granted by participation in “technology specific” tenders. In December 2016, a pilot tender for PV only took place. In 2018, two tenders for PV and wind energy took place. Apart from that, renewable energy sources (RES) are eligible for a net metering scheme, mainly for PV and small wind power plants. In addition, a tax regulation mechanism and a subsidy scheme are available under the new Development Law.
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The grid operator is obliged to connect renewable energy plants to the grid. Furthermore, the grid operator is obliged to purchase electricity from renewable sources. The connection contract, signed between the grid operator, the plant operator and Public Power Corporation (PPC), as the owner of the grid, must state that the grid operator is obliged to carry out the necessary grid development works.
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In accordance with European legislation, Greece has adopted a number of provisions, which mainly address energy efficiency in buildings. Apart from that, there are a number of national programmes whose primary aim is to promote energy efficiency through the use of RES in public or private buildings but which also provide funding for RD&D activities.
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