Amazon has announced a significant investment in three new wind farms in Greece, marking its largest renewable energy deal in the country to date. This move aligns with Amazon's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon and supports Greece's goal of transitioning to a more sustainable energy future.
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PPC Renewables has launched the construction of three wind farms in Rodopi, Fokida, and Argolida, with a total capacity of 100MW. Expected to be completed by mid-2026, the projects will generate over 280 GWh annually and cut CO2 emissions by more than 142,000 tonnes. This marks another step in PPC Group’s expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, which already includes major solar and wind projects across Greece and Southeastern Europe.
The small Greek island of Tilos has made waves across Europe by winning the prestigious Grand Jury Award at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2024. The island's "Just Go Zero Tilos" initiative, which focuses on sustainable practices, has set a new standard for environmental sustainability.
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The picturesque Halkidiki region of Greece, known for its stunning coastline and the birthplace of Aristotle, may soon be recognized for another reason: a potential gold rush that echoes its ancient past. This region is renowned for its gold deposits, mined since the time of the Ancient Greeks... However, this potential windfall is not without controversy. The project has drawn fierce opposition from environmental activists and local communities concerned about the potential ecological impact.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a bilateral security agreement in Brussels, strengthening cooperation between the two nations. The pact focuses on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, with a special emphasis on rebuilding Odessa and promoting partnerships in sectors like energy, transport, and cultural heritage. Greece also reaffirmed its support for Ukraine within the limits of its defense capabilities, aligning with EU and NATO commitments.
Ai Stratis, a small Greek island, has become the country's first energy-independent island, relying solely on renewable energy sources for its electricity and heat needs.
The future of the Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea electricity cable linking Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, will be decided next month. Cyprus' Energy Minister, George Papanastasiou, announced that a ruling on whether Cypriot consumers will cover the construction costs is expected in August. The 1.9-billion-euro project, partly financed by the EU, aims to reduce energy isolation and lower prices through increased renewable energy.
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Amazon adds 39 European wind, solar projects in 2023