Solar Energy in Greece
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SOLAR NEWS: New law affecting Photovoltaics in Greece
The Greek Parliament has finally approved the long-awaited legislation for solar energy production. The main points regarding photovoltaics(PV) are as follows:
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No production and installation permits required for PV systems =< 150 kWp. Systems >20 kWp though still require a typical environmental permit.
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Feed-in-tariffs are guaranteed for 20 years, and they range from 0.4 to 0.5 €/kWh (adjusted annually for inflation and/or increases in retail electricity prices)
In particular, the following feed-in-tariffs are now valid:
| PV system | Mainland grid | Autonomous island grids |
| <= 100 kWp | 0.45 €/kWh | 0.50 €/kWh |
| >100 kWp | 0.40 €/kWh | 0.45 €/kWh |
A target of at least 700 MWp (500 MWp for mainland and 200 MWp for islands) until 2020 has been set for PV.
Furthermore, commercial applications are eligible to grants (30-55% of total system cost), while small domestic applications are eligible for a 20% tax deduction capped at € 500 per system (€ 700 as of 2007).
Solar thermal power plants also get incentives for the first time. The relevant tariffs are as follows:
| STPP | Mainland grid | Autonomous island grids |
| <= 5 MWp | 0.25 €/kWh | 0.27 €/kWh |
| >5 MWp | 0.23 €/kWh | 0.25 €/kWh |
Grants (30-55% of total system cost) are also available for such systems.
For more information, please contact us.
Important Links:
The two laws passed by Greek parliament concerning photovoltaics (in Greek)(pdf):
3299/23-12-04 and 3468/27-06-06.
For details on investment grants visit the Hellenic Center for Investment www.elke.gr
For details on laws passed by the Hellenic Parliament concerning solar power www.ypan.gr
Please visit the Greek Government page for additional updates on solar energy in Greece.