Plans For Greece’s Largest Solar Power Plant Are Underway

Greek oil company Hellenic Petroleum has announced that it will soon receive the funding to build Greece's most extensive solar power plant. This investment is a significant step away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources.

To date, the Greek people and economy are heavily reliant on oil and coal, which are heavy pollutants that need to be phased out to protect the environment and climate and fit into the European Union's climate goals.

Sunny weather is one of Greece's most significant natural resources, and Hellenic Petroleum plans to make excellent use of the country's sunshine in this new massive solar power plant. The plant will produce 350 gigawatts of energy/year, which is enough to cover the needs of over 75,000 households.

The power plant will be located in Kozani, Western Macedonia, the region that relies on coal and oil the most, thus creating a visible and tangible alternative to fossil fuels in the place where it is needed the most.

The 75 million euro project fits perfectly into the European Commission's plans for a green economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and will be funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction of Development.

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