PPC Group completed the construction of 2.13 GW photovoltaic projects in Northern Greece– Rapid progress in energy storage projects
The largest cluster of photovoltaic projects in Europe, with an average annual production of 3,150 GWh-capable of covering nearly 6% of the annual demand of the Greek interconnected system
Their operation meets the annual needs of approximately 750,000 households and prevents more than 1,500,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually
Energy Storage: Construction of two battery storage stations in Meliti and Ptolemaida completed, while the Amyntaio station is progressing rapidly-pumped storage units are also advancing.
Construction works for PPC Group’s photovoltaic plants in Amyntaio and Ptolemaida in Northern Greece, have been completed. Utilizing former lignite mine areas, the Group has developed photovoltaic stations with a total capacity of 2,130 MW, capable of generating 3,150 GWh annually. This corresponds to nearly 6% of the country’s annual electricity consumption and meets the needs of approximately 750,000 households. The operation of these photovoltaic stations will prevent more than 1.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
At the same time, PPC Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of PPC Group, has completed the construction of two electrochemical energy storage stations in Ptolemaida and Meliti and is advancing the construction of a third BESS station in Amyntaio. In parallel, PPC has already secured the necessary regulatory approvals for two pumped storage units in Kardia and South Field.
Konstantinos Mavros, Deputy CEO for RES of PPC Group, stated: “In a volatile geopolitical, economic, and energy environment, Renewable Energy Sources constitute a high-value domestic asset that ensures the country’s energy independence. Greece represents a true success case study, as from 2019 to today, in less than seven years, the share of thermal generation has decreased from 67% to 50%, with PPC Group playing a crucial role in this achievement. Western Macedonia in Northern Greece is becoming the country’s new green energy hub, hosting the largest photovoltaic cluster in Europe, developed on former lignite mine sites, alongside storage units that ensure optimal use of generated energy and contribute to system stability.”
2.13 GW Photovoltaic Parks Completed in Western Macedonia
Within the planned timelines, PPC Group completed photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 2,130 MW, capable of covering the needs of approximately 750,000 homes and businesses. Key projects include:
“Phoebe” photovoltaic plant (550 MW): Located near Pontokomi, with estimated annual production of 880 GWh, covering approximately 196,000 households and preventing nearly 440 kt of CO₂ emissions annually. Its output corresponds to 1.8% of Greece’s interconnected system production.
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