Energy in Greece
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Energy in Greece is dominated by fossil gas and oil.
In line with the European Commission's Directive on Renewable Energy, Greece aims to get 18% of its overall energy from renewable sources by 2020.[4] In 2015, according to the independent power transmission operator in Greece (ΑΔΜΗΕ) more than 20% of the electricity in Greece was produced from renewable energy sources and hydroelectric powerplants. This percentage in April reached 50%.[5] The same trend was the case also for 2016.[6]
The contribution of non-hydroelectric
Greece currently does not have any nuclear power plants in operation, however in 2009 the Academy of Athens suggested that research in the possibility of Greek nuclear power plants begin.[8]
As of the 2023
Energy in Greece [10] | ||||||
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Year | Oil | Biofuel | Wind & Solar |
Hydro | Natural Gas |
Coal |
Terajoule (0.278 GWh) | ||||||
2010 | 580,030 | 45,033 | 21,117 | 26,910 | 138,422 | 329,208 |
2018 | 433,647 | 50,184 | 48,305 | 20,676 | 171,380 | 191,088 |
2019 | 446,709 | 50,884 | 54,501 | 14,398 | 187,956 | 133,813 |
2020 | 386,128 | 49,294 | 62,031 | 12,037 | 206,346 | 76,657 |
2021 | 396,396 | 50,743 | 69,547 | 21,252 | 228,124 | 71,632 |
2022 | 442,941 | 53,669 | 77,925 | 16,087 | 184,372 | 70,587 |
2021 Market share of each company offering electricity to households and businesses [11] | ||
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Company | Market percentage |
Subscribers |
PPC/ΔΕΗ | 75.1% | 5,100,000 |
Protergia | 3.94% | 267,000 |
Elpedison | 3.67% | 249,000 |
ΗΡΩΝ/IRON | 3.32% | 225,000 |
Watt+Volt | 2.50% | 169,000 |
ZeniΘ | 2.48% | 168,000 |
NRG | 1.99% | 135,000 |
Volton | 1.75% | 118,000 |
Φυσικό αέριο Αττικής/Gas of Attica | 1.50% | 101,000 |
Volterra | 0,57% | 38,000 |
Fossil fuel
Oil and gas
Greece has 10 million
In 2011 the Greek government approved the start of oil exploration and drilling in three locations within Greece,[13] with an estimated output of 250 to 300 million barrels over the next 15 to 20 years.[13] The estimated output in Euros of the three deposits is €25 billion over a 15-year period,[13] of which €13–€14 billion will enter state coffers.[13] Greece's dispute with Turkey over the Aegean poses substantial obstacles to oil exploration in the Aegean Sea.
In addition to the above, Greece is also to start oil and gas exploration in other locations in the
A number of
The
Coal
Renewable energy
Biomass
Regulation Background
Greek Situation Analysis
- Currently <50 MW of biomass - bio-fuels to energy are operating in Greece (Out of 350 MW).
- Feed in tariff (FIT) is 198 €/MW h.
- 20-year contract with an extension option at the end.
- There is a quite long licensing process.[24]
Wind
EU and Greece Wind Energy Capacity (MW)[25][26][27][28] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2008 | 2006 | 2004 | 2002 | 2000 | 1998 | ||||||
EU | 192,231 | 178,826 | 168,729 | 153,730 | 141,726 | 129,060 | 117,383 | 105,696 | 93,957 | 84,074 | 64,712 | 48,069 | 34,383 | 23,159 | 12,887 | 6,453 | ||||||
Greece
|
3,576 | 2,844 | 2,651 | 2,374 | 2,135 | 1,980 | 1,865 | 1,749 | 1,629 | 1,208 | 985 | 746 | 473 | 297 | 189 | 39 |
Solar
Solar power in Greece has been driven by a combination of government incentives and equipment cost reductions. The installation boom started in the late 2000s with feed-in tariffs has evolved into a market featuring auctions, power purchase agreements, and self-generation.[29] The country's relatively high level of solar insolation is an advantage boosting the effectiveness of solar panels; within Europe, Greece receives 50% more solar irradiation than Germany.[30]
In 2022, solar power accounted for 12.6% of total electricity generation in Greece, up from 0.3% in 2010 and less than 0.1% in 2000.[31] The national government's 2023 National Energy & Climate Plan anticipates solar PV capacity rising from 4.8 GW in 2022 to 14.1 GW in 2030, and 34.5 GW in 2050.[32]See also
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