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Climate & Energy

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.

The impact of ECHR’s decision against Switzerland for Greece and the EU

Article by Aria Tzamalikou for Huffington Post Greece.

Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – April 2024

In April 2024, Greece had 8 times more gas imports via Turkstream compared to April 2023, with a sharp decrease in LNG imports from Agia Triada.

New milestone for renewables in global production

Ioanna Souka commented on Ember’s recent review during a radio interview on “Euranet”.

The carbon footprint of electricity production – March 2024

In the first three months of 2024, 3.54 million tonnes CO2 were emitted for electricity production, down 7.7% from the same period in 2023.