Prominent energy companies RWE and PPC are helping to drive forward the energy transition in Greece with nearly 1 GW of new solar capacity now in operation. The last of nine solar farms in Western Macedonia in Northern Greece has recently been commissioned. These solar projects are grouped into three large-scale photovoltaic clusters and have a total capacity of 930 MWp (884 MWac).
Within the boundaries of the former Amynteo open-cast lignite mine, the joint venture of Meton Energy SA, RWE (51% share) and PPC (49% share) has developed, constructed and commissioned these nine solar farms, which as well as aiding the green energy transition are helping to turn Greece’s historical coal heartland to a clean energy generation area. Meton Energy has agreed with local municipalities to invest in compensatory projects within the region as well as to engage in community sponsorships and donations.
Konstantinos Mavros, deputy CEO RES PPC Group, said: “We will continue to invest in renewables, aiming for 19 GW by the end of 2030. At the same time, we are strengthening our momentum by rapidly integrating energy storage projects into our portfolio, as well as with the company’s transformation into a Powertech Group.”
Charilaos Mitrelias, CEO of RWE Renewables Hellas and CEO of Meton Energy, said: “These projects symbolise a new chapter for Western Macedonia – a region that is steadily but surely transforming from being a centre of lignite-based power generation into a hub for renewable energy.”
In addition to operating the three Amynteo photovoltaic clusters, the partners are currently constructing two new solar projects in the administrative region of Central Macedonia in Northern Greece. Kotyli and Neo Syrakio solar farms will have a total capacity of 567 MWp (518 MWac). They are scheduled to be commissioned in 2027.
