01/03/2022
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.
20/02/2022
Nikos Mantzaris spoke with the correspondent of Al Jazeera English in Athens John Psaropoulos about the energy price crisis that is currently affecting Greece.
03/02/2022
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.
31/01/2022
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.
25/01/2022
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%).
24/01/2022
The Green Tank submitted its comments to the public consultation on the National Climate Law that is being conducted on the opengov website.
24/01/2022
Talk by Ioanna Theodosiou on the climate crisis and the contemporary environmental challenges at the Ilioupoli Cinema Club.
17/01/2022
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.
07/01/2022
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.
31/12/2021
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.