Renewables are the new normal in energy
Interview by Nikos Mantzaris to Eyaggelia Xirouchaki and the Cretan TV channel NEA TV on the energy crisis and soaring prices.
CBAM and EU ETS require an integrated approach – Joint NGO Statement
The Green Tank co-signs a joint statement of NGOs and think tanks proposing a combined EU policy for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and EU Emissions Trade System (EU ETS).
Russia’s war in Ukraine: Why doubling down on the Green Deal is the best strategy
Joint article by members of the Think Sustainable Europe network co-signed by Ioli Christopoulou on behalf of the Green Tank.
Trends in electricity production – January 2022
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE,
renewables (including large hydro) produce more electricity than fossil fuels, in the first month of the year for the second time in a row.
The energy price crisis is a fossil fuel crisis
Nikos Mantzaris spoke with the correspondent of Al Jazeera English in Athens John Psaropoulos about the energy price crisis that is currently affecting Greece.
The EU taxonomy and the implications for Greece
On the occasion of the presentation of the delegated act of the European Commission, which treats investments in fossil gas and nuclear energy as sustainable, Nikos Mantzaris analyzes why renewable energy sources and the electricity storage is the only way forward for Greece.
Lignite phase-out, the right decision – The next steps for energy in Greece
Nikos Mantzaris gave an interview to Peni Halatsi and the website "Insider" on the lignite phase-out and other energy issues concerning Greece and Europe.
Trends in electricity production – December 2021
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (December 2021):
Lignite hit a new record low. Despite the increased demand in 2021 compared to 2020 (+5%) and the spike in fossil gas prices, especially in the second half of 2021, electricity production from lignite decreased by 6.7% in 2021 compared to 2020, while relative to 2019 the decrease almost reached 50% (-49%).
The Green Tank’s comments on the National Climate Law
The Green Tank submitted its comments to the public consultation on the National Climate Law that is being conducted on the opengov website.
“Interdependence” – 11 stories about the climate crisis
Talk by Ioanna Theodosiou on the climate crisis and the contemporary environmental challenges at the Ilioupoli Cinema Club.
Climate-neutral power generation by 2035?
On the occasion of Germany's commitment to zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2035, Nikos Mantzaris analyzes the prospects for similar commitments from Greece and other European countries in an article in energypress published on January 17, 2022.
Why EastMed is not a sustainable project
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Theodore Chondrogiannos for Investigate Europe and Reporters United, which analyzes why the EastMed pipeline that will transfer fossil gas from Israel to Europe is not a sustainable project.
Greece’s coal phase out enters shaky ground
Statement by Nikos Mantzaris in the article by Ilias Tsagas in pv magazine regarding the decision of the Ministry of Environment and Energy to allow lignite plants to operate in derogation beyond their planned retirement and exceeding EU emission limits.
Lignite derogations
Opinion article by Nikos Mantzaris regarding the ministerial decision to grant derogations to lignite plants which allow them to emit above legal limits and operate beyond the official retirement timeline.
