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Energy Democracy in the epicenter of Just Transition – The experience from Greece

In an article for a Romanian portal, Ioanna Theodosiou explains what energy communities are and why they are important for a sustainable and democratic future.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the effective development and full operation of SAvE Whales

The memorandum was signed between the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (OFYPEKA-NECCA), The Green Tank and OceanCare.

Just Transition must remain at the heart of European politics

Op-ed by Ioanna Theodosiou for the newspaper “Epohi”.

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.

How the SAvE Whales system contributes to the coexistence of sperm whales and ships in the Kythera Strait

The smart technology system that prevents ships from colliding with sperm whales was featured in newspaper "Efimerida ton Syntakton".

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 communities, Western Macedonia and the challenge of energy democracy

As part of the collaboration between Green Tank and newspaper "Chronos Kozanis", energy consultant Stelios Psomas was featured in a podcast episode, presented by Socrates Moutidis, where he talked about the threats that energy communities face, as well as the potential for improvement.

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.

Why citizens – and especially the youth – are not involved in public consultations

Ioli Christopoulou presented a relevant report by The Green Tank in a NEWS247 podcast, where she also talked about the importance of participating in the upcoming European Elections.

The carbon footprint of electricity production – April 2024

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