PPC Group: the construction of the 2.13 GW photovoltaic plants in Western Macedonia is completed, the storage units are “running”

The Public Power Corporation (PPC) Group has completed the operation of its photovoltaic parks successful Amyndeon and Ptolemaida, marking a large measurement successful Greece’s vigor transition. Built connected erstwhile lignite excavation sites, the projects person a full installed capableness of 2,130 MW and are expected to make 3,150 GWh annually—equivalent to astir 6% of the country’s energy depletion and capable to conscionable the needs of astir 750,000 households. Their cognition is besides expected to forestall much than 1.5 cardinal tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

At the aforesaid time, PPC Renewables—a wholly owned subsidiary of the PPC Group—has completed 2 electrochemical vigor retention units successful Ptolemaida and Meliti and is advancing the operation of a artillery vigor retention strategy (BESS) successful Amyndeon. In parallel, the Group has secured the indispensable regulatory approvals for 2 pumped retention projects successful Kardia and South Field.

PPC Group’s Deputy CEO for Renewable Energy Sources, Konstantinos Mavros, emphasized that successful a volatile geopolitical, economic, and vigor environment, renewable vigor constitutes a high-value home plus that strengthens nationalist vigor independence. He noted that Greece represents a palmy lawsuit study, arsenic the stock of thermal procreation has fallen from 67% successful 2019 to 50% successful little than 7 years, with PPC playing a cardinal relation successful this transition. Western Macedonia, helium added, is evolving into a large greenish vigor hub, hosting Europe’s largest clump of photovoltaic projects connected erstwhile lignite sites, complemented by retention systems that heighten ratio and grid stability.

2.13 GW of photovoltaic projects successful Western Macedonia

Within the planned timelines, PPC completed 2,130 MW of star capableness susceptible of supplying energy to astir 750,000 homes and businesses. Key projects include:

• The 550 MW “Phoebe” photovoltaic plant, located successful the Western Macedonia Lignite Center adjacent Pontos Komi. It is expected to make 880 GWh annually, covering the needs of astir 196,000 households and avoiding astir 440,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year—equivalent to 1.8% of Greece’s interconnected strategy output.
• The 940 MW Amyndeon photovoltaic complex, developed successful practice with RWE crossed the areas of Rodonas, Filotas, Lakkias, and Perdikkas. Annual accumulation is estimated astatine 1,500 GWh, capable to proviso astir 298,000 households and forestall much than 750,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
• The 200 MW “Solar Arrow 1” works adjacent Ptolemaida, with estimated yearly accumulation of 320 GWh, covering the needs of astir 71,000 households and avoiding astir 160,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
• The 80 MW “Exochi 7” plant, producing astir 122 GWh annually, capable for astir 27,000 households and preventing astir 61,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
• The 80 MW “Akrini” works adjacent Kozani, besides generating astir 122 GWh annually, gathering the needs of astir 27,000 households and avoiding astir 61,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

In addition, 10 smaller photovoltaic installations successful erstwhile lignite areas lend further cleanable energy, supporting thousands of households and reducing emissions.

As portion of its committedness to section communities, PPC launched a €5 cardinal enslaved programme connected March 13, 2026, exclusively for residents of Kozani and Florina. The bonds, with a nominal worth of €100, connection information betwixt 5 and 250 units, a guaranteed yearly instrumentality of 8%, and a full pre-tax instrumentality of 40% implicit 5 years. The subscription play runs until April 17, 2026.

Energy storage: the adjacent step

The enlargement of large-scale photovoltaic capableness is being supported by vigor retention systems—both electrochemical and pumped hydro—which sorb excess procreation and merchandise it erstwhile request exceeds renewable output, thereby enhancing grid stability.

So far, PPC Renewables has completed artillery retention facilities successful Ptolemaida (near the Kardia powerfulness plant) and Meliti, with a combined capableness of 98 MW and 196 MWh.

Construction is besides underway connected a caller 50 MW / 200 MWh artillery retention strategy adjacent the Amyndeon powerfulness plant, susceptible of supplying energy for up to 4 hours. Completion is expected successful the coming months.

Meanwhile, 2 large pumped retention projects are advancing successful erstwhile mining areas. The Kardia task volition person a capableness of 320 MW for up to 8 hours, utilizing the excavation pit arsenic a little reservoir. A 2nd task astatine South Field volition supply 240 MW for up to 12 hours, with an estimated concern of €310 million.

Pumped retention systems usage 2 reservoirs astatine antithetic elevations and hydroelectric turbines. When request is low, energy is utilized to pump h2o to the precocious reservoir. When request rises, h2o is released backmost down done turbines to make power. PPC is leveraging its inactive mines—naturally suited for specified applications owed to their topography—to deploy this large-scale, afloat greenish retention exertion and further stabilize the vigor system.