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Beyond Fossil Fuels salutes the progress of Greece’s lignite phase-out

The campaign welcomes the surge of renewable energy, but warns of the plans for new gas infrastructure.

Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – May 2024

Electricity production was primarily responsible for a 56.1% jump in gas use in Greece in May 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.

Opportunities and challenges for CCS projects in Greece

The need for such projects to be properly evaluated and be utilized by specific industry sectors.

Τhe Green Tank in the Athens Voice issue for the Environment

Interview with Ioli Christopoulou on the green transition and a sustainable future.

Global target to triple renewables by 2030 achievable, without plans for gas infrastructure in Europe

Nikos Mantzaris commented on the recent analysis by the International Energy Agency in a report by Al Jazeera.

The successes and struggles of Greece’s shift to clean power production

Nikos Mantzaris joined Kira Taylor on “The Jolt” podcast to discuss his views on Greece’s power decarbonisation plans.

Energy storage is the best solution for RES curtailments

In an Action24 TV interview, Nikos Mantzaris talked about the planned shift of night electricity hours.

The carbon footprint of electricity production – April 2024

In April 2024, Greece had the cleanest electricity production mix to date (236 g CO2/kWh).

Energy transition: The 3+1 scenarios for Greece

Nikos Mantzaris talked about the future of electricity production in Greece during a conference by Clima21.

Trends in electricity production – April 2024

Clean energy (renewables and large hydro) covered 53.7% of Greece's total demand in the first four months of 2024, widening the gap with fossil fuels.

N. Mantzaris to Gas Strategies: One LNG terminal is more than adequate for Greece’s gas needs

A review of the latest energy developments in Greece, with emphasis on the need for independence from gas.

Why everyone should be involved in the green transition

In a period when the priorities of the European Union - and of the youth - on the climate crisis have seemingly changed, it is crucial that all sectors of society must participate in the goal of climate neutrality. As Ioli Christopoulou stressed in an episode of the podcast series "EURANET - Europe on SKAI"…

Renewable Acceleration Areas in Greece: Issues and recommendations

Νew joint report, with the participation of The Green Tank.

Two years of REPowerEU: Positive developments and potential threats to Greece

The European Commission's assessment of Greece and Green Tank's comments.