Solar energy has played a key role in increasing renewable energy’s share in Greek total energy mix since 2014, according to data provided by electricity transmission system operator ADMIE.
RES and combined heat and power (CHP) plants in operation at the end of 2019 totaled 6,373 MW, of which 3,301 MW is accounted for wind farms and 2,640 MW for solar power plants.
RES licenses awarded by the end of 2019 amount to a total of 30.3 GW of installed capacity, mainly in wind and solar, while hydropower, biogas and biomass play a significantly smaller role.
