NATIONAL RTD PROGRAMMES FOR RENEWABLES IN GREECE WITH EMPHASIS ON PV TECHNOLOGY AND PROSPECTS FOR HARMONISATION WITH THE ERA

摘要

A detailed review of research and technology development Programmes in Greece in the field of Renewables, with emphasis on PV technology is presented in this paper. The work is based on the on-going PV ERA NET project and the structure of the existing Programming tools as well as, the role of the managing bodies and the general National strategy on the Programming level is reported. Budgets allocated per Programme and per thematic priority or technology sector are indicated. Lessons learnt from the execution of past RTD Programmes are summarised and the steps for the harmonisation of the country with the European initiative ERA are described.