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Mission Beaming Solar Energy to Earth From Space Is Successful

A ground-breaking year-long test to beam solar power to Earth from a satellite in space has come to an end with successful results. The Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1) project launched on January 3rd last year with the aim of...

Greece Sees Huge Increase in Renewable Energy Applications

Greece's ambitious 2030 renewable energy target of 23.5 GW has led to an enormous increase in projects being applied for in the country. Greece's Renewable Energy Landscape According to Greek energy news portal, Energypress, applications submitted to power grid operator IPTO...

Greece’s Technology Outlook for 2024 Is Positive

From artificial intelligence to renewable energy systems, technology in Greece has seen significant advancements over the past few years with more set to come in 2024. Through a mixture of Greek initiative and foreign investments from tech giants, the next...

Amazon Creates First Solar Park in Greece

Amazon is continuing its investment in Greece with the creation of a solar park in Makrihoria, Aetoloakarnania. This project is one of a total of thirty-nine new renewable energy projects announced by Amazon in Europe, adding more than 1GW of...

Greek Islands and Renewable Energy: A Green Future

Greek islands are attracting significant investments in renewable energy. But switching to renewable energy is a challenge for islands whose grids are isolated from the mainland. There are also environmental concerns. By Evan Bourtis Near the coastline of Crete, winding roads...

US Achieves Fusion Breakthrough, Making Zero-Carbon Energy

In a major breakthrough in the search for zero-carbon power, scientists in the US have achieved the unimaginable feat of creating more energy than was consumed during an incredible fusion reaction. This ground-breaking news reported by the Financial Times...

US Abandons EastMed Pipeline Plan

The US has seemingly abandoned the EastMed pipeline that would have brought gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe via Cyprus and Greece, and many Representatives are not happy. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) sent a stern letter...

Greek Island of Tilos Wins EU Environmental Award

The small Greek island of Tilos has been awarded an EU RESponsible Island Prize for its efforts to use local renewable energy.

Wind Farms Threaten Greece’s Cape Malea

A wall of wind turbines could spoil both the scenery and the habitats of indigenous wildlife in Monemvasia at Cape Maleas in the Peloponnese

Volkswagen to Transform Greek Island Astypalaia into Green Energy Hub

Astypalaia, aided by a major investment from Volkswagen, will soon become the Mediterranean's first and only green energy hub.