The inauguration of new electricity interconnection between Greece and Bulgaria was one of the key topics at the ministerial meeting of the Central and Southeastern European Energy Connectivity Group, representing a crucial step toward diversifying energy sources and transitioning both countries away from coal dependency.
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said that the project is an important milestone for enhancing the EU electricity market, promoting renewable energy development, and steering Greece and Bulgaria toward greener energy practices. She outlined priorities such as accelerating the growth of renewable energy sources, building new networks, and integrating markets to diversify energy sources and enhance security of supply.
Greek Minister of Energy Theodoros Skylakakis emphasized the significance of the new interconnection, revealing that it allows for the largest nominal margin of energy exchange between the two countries, totaling 1.7 GW.
