Solar Energy in Greece

How many solar panels does Greece have?

Greece currently operates around 9.6 GW of PV systems. Renewable progress Green Tank, an Athens-based think tank, said that the country met 50.5% of its electricity needs in 2024 with renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and large hydro.

Does Greece need a solar power system?

The Greek parliament passed a law in 2024 requiring all renewable energy plants larger than 400 kW to install equipment that allows the distribution grid operator, HEDNO, to remotely control solar project output and adjust electricity injected into the grid.

How much solar power does Greece have in 2024?

Greece deployed 2.6 GW of solar in 2024, bringing its cumulative installed PV capacity to 9.6 GW by the end of December. Greece installed a record 2.572 GW of PV capacity in 2024, about 1 GW more than the previous year. In 2023, the country added 1.59 GW of PV capacity.

Does Greece have a solar market?

“Though much smaller, the solar market of Greece continues its positive move, marked by significant growth mostly in the industrial and the utility-scale segments,” the report said. “Solar is likely to dominate most of the renewable auctions until 2025 and new support schemes are expected in early 2024 to support residential PV and storage.