Greece records net power exports in January as domestic demand falters

摘要

Greek exports of electricity in January exceeded imports in a landmark month for the country’s power sector, data from market operator Hellenic Energy Exchange SA showed Feb. 19. Strong hydro and renewable energy generation in January enabled Greece to interrupt, at least for one month, years of net imports, as domestic demand continued to lag in a year-on-year comparison. Reducing imports and boosting renewables is a key objective of the Greek government, with January’s energy balance and strong vindication of the country’s drive to support wind and solar development via regular auctions, while accelerating the phase-out of lignite-fired generation.