The first two research licenses for pilot offshore wind parks were granted today to investors (“AIOLIKI PROVATA TRAIANOUPOLIS,” a subsidiary of TERNA ENERGY, and “THRAKIKA AIOLIKI,” a subsidiary of the Kopelouzos Group), in an event attended by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Theodoros Skylakakis, and the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Alexandra Sdoukou.
Gentle breeze for offshore wind Gentle breeze for offshore wind The licenses concern the sea area extending south of the coastline of the Regional Unit of Evros and north-northeast of Samothrace, defined as the development area for pilot projects of Wind Farms, with a total capacity of up to 600MW. The research areas are part of the National Program for the Development of Offshore Wind (EPAYAP) and will contribute to achieving the national goal, as defined in the final National Plan for Energy and Climate (ESCEK).
It is noted that the licenses were granted in the presence of the Minister of Environment and Energy, Theodoros Skylakakis, and the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Alexandra Sdoukou.
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Theodoros Skylakakis, stated:
“Greece possesses an exceptionally strong offshore potential, mainly thanks to its climate and its strategic position on the energy map of Europe. Recognizing that harnessing this potential will contribute to Greece’s evolution into a significant energy hub, we are taking significant initiatives in this direction.
At the end of October, we announced the plan for the National Program for the Development of Offshore Wind Parks, and now we announce the first two research licenses for pilot Offshore Wind Parks. The outward-looking and innovative characteristics of offshore wind energy can add significant value to the Greek economy.
For this purpose, we are promoting the development of network infrastructure and the necessary supply chain, direct licensing processes, the enhancement of research, the utilization of new technologies, etc. The development of Offshore Wind Parks will contribute primarily to ensuring our energy autonomy but also to achieving the ambitious goal of 12 GW by 2040-2045, making Greece a major, exporting country of green energy.”
