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The expansion of fossil gas in Korinthos and the sustainable solution of energy communities

Ioanna Theodosiou participated in a workshop by Greenpeace and IEECP.

The carbon footprint of electricity production – October 2024

In October 2024, the lowest carbon intensity ever (216 g CO2/kWh) was recorded in the Greek power sector, due to low lignite production combined with increased renewable energy production.

Trends in electricity production – October 2024

In October, lignite production (65 GWh) was the second lowest historically in Greece, while renewables production (2,262 GWh) was the fourth highest historically, despite increased curtailments (141 GWh - second highest of the year).

A live discussion on COP29 in Athens

Nikos Mantzaris participated in the 1st meeting of ATHENS COP.

Greece ranks 22nd in the Climate Change Performance Index – CCPI 2025

The Green Tank was among the contributors to the data on Greece included in the assessment.

Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – October 2024

Total gas consumption in Greece in October (4.73 TWh) was the second lowest monthly consumption in 2024 after April (4.2 TWh). However, industry recorded the highest gas consumption of the year (0.93 TWh).

Problems and progress of self-production in 2024

Ioanna Souka gave an interview on NaftemporikiTV, after the publication of The Green Tank's 6th review on energy communities.

Is energy security in Greece possible without fossil gas?

Op-ed by Ioanna Souka in energypress.gr.

The Green Tank at the 1st National Conference of the Greek Energy Communities Coalition

Ioanna Theodosiou presented recent data on the number and projects of energy communities and focused on the problem of availability of electrical space.

Students learn about the Interreg Artemis programme

Members of the Green Tank team presented the project for the restoration of the Posidonia meadows in the Mediterranean.

The carbon footprint of electricity production – September 2024

In September 2024 carbon intensity in Greece was 277 g CO2/kWh, decreasing after 4 months of increasing intensity. This was mainly due to a reduction in lignite.

Trends in electricity production – September 2024

For the first time in 2024, monthly electricity production from RES (1,780 GWh) was lower than in 2023 (1,926 GWh).

LIFE EFFECT: A new project for an effective and fair European carbon trading begins

The Green Tank, a partner of the project, traveled to Brussels for the launch event.

Youth Summits in Western Macedonia and Arcadia: Young people at the forefront of just transition

The two events were organized by the Just Transition Special Authority (EYDAM), with the support of The Green Tank, the Onassis Foundation Scholars Association, the University of Western Macedonia and the University of Peloponnese respectively.