Renewable energy sources accounted for 47,1% of electricity generation in Greece in the first ten months of the year, surpassing the share of fossil fuels for the first time, according to a report based on data from the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO).
“The energy crisis has de facto accelerated the energy transition. Any attempt to move in the opposite direction is harmful to citizens and the economy,” said Nikos Mantzaris, policy analyst at Green Tank, the think tank that published the report.
Although fossil fuels had cumulatively held the lead in the energy mix through September 2022, high renewable energy production in October, combined with a sharp drop in electricity demand that month, high natural gas prices and other economic factors, reversed the trend, leading to a significant reduction in energy generated from fossil gas and lignite, the report states.
From January to October, “green” energy generated 20.186 gigawatt-hours, compared with 19.589 from lignite and natural gas.
While hydropower’s share of the overall mix fell to 8,2% from 9,7% last year, the share of wind and solar power rose to 38,9% from 32,3% over the same period.
The report notes that electricity demand in October fell by 9% compared with the same month last year. It was the fourth consecutive month in which demand declined compared with the previous year.
Source: https://www.ekathimerini.com/
Source: https://www.ekathimerini.com/
