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.
Converting Ptolemaida V into a thermal storage unit has multiple benefits
Comments by Nikos Mantzaris on the future of lingite and the solutions for the conversion of former lignite units, in an article by Thenia Vassiliadou. The article presents the different technologies analyzed for the future of the Ptolemaida V unit, in a study conducted by Haris Doukas, George Trachanas and Vangelis Marinakis from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA and Nikos Mantzaris.
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.
New historical low for lignite in 2021 in Greece
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris on the downfall of lignite in Greece, in an article by Machi Tratsa.
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.
Four challenges and a hope for 2022
An article by Nikos Mantzaris presenting the main challenges in the energy and climate sectors for 2022.
Νatural disaster response with nature as an ally
An article by Ioli Christopoulou presenting the benefits of employing nature-based solutions in natural disaster response policies.
Including local communities is a necessity for a successful transition
A comment by Nikos Mantzaris on the necessity of including representatives of the local communities of the lignite regions in the structures of the governance mechanism of the just transition, in an article by Machi Tratsa.
Ambitious but challenging are the goals of the Greek national climate law
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris on the emissions reduction goal of Greece, as provided for in the draft Greek national climate law that is under public consultation, in an article by Eleni Varvitsioti in the Financial Times.
Energy communities: Do it like Ireland!
An article by Ioanna Theodosiou presenting the possibility of laying down a state aid scheme specifically for energy communities, based on the based on the recent successful example of Ireland.
Energy communities are the key to Just Transition and dealing with the energy crisis
Comment by Ioanna Theodosiou on the recent developments concerning the development of energy communities in an article of the Battle of Traca in BIMA on Sunday, 7/11/2021.
