Greek Islands’ Energy Transition: From Lighthouse Projects to the Emergence of Energy Communities

Katsaprakakis, Dimitris Al.; Proka, Antonia; Zafirakis, D.; Damasiotis, Markos; Kotsampopoulos, Panos; Hatziargyriou, Nikos D.; Dakanali, Eirini; Arnaoutakis, Georgios E.; Xevgenos, D.

doi:10.3390/en15165996

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“…This ESS as well as the overall power system of the island has been modified and upgraded throughout the years and has also served as a pilot in projects, such as SINNOGENES, an ongoing Horizon Europe project which aims to enhance the flexibility of networks including ESSs [79]. Other non-interconnected Greek islands that ought to be mentioned are Agios Efstratios, Tilos and Kythnos, where the selected ESSs were various kinds of batteries, supporting the operation of PV systems and WFs [80][81][82][83]. More specifically, Agios Efstratios, which is an island well-known for its "green" energy transition, has a 1.25 MW/2.5 MWh Other non-interconnected Greek islands that ought to be mentioned are Agios Efstratios, Tilos and Kythnos, where the selected ESSs were various kinds of batteries, supporting the operation of PV systems and WFs [80][81][82][83].…”

Section: Esss Of Non-interconnected Greek Islandsmentioning

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A Review of the Energy Storage Systems of Non-Interconnected European Islands

Fotopoulou,

Pediaditis,

Skopetou

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The ongoing energy transition has caused a paradigm shift in the architecture of power systems, increasing their sustainability with the installation of renewable energy sources (RES). In most cases, the efficient utilization of renewable energy requires the employment of energy storage systems (ESSs), such as batteries and hydro-pumped storage systems. The need for ESS becomes more apparent when it comes to non-interconnected power systems, where the incorporation of stochastic renewables, such as photovoltaics (PV) systems, may more frequently reduce certain power quality indicators or lead to curtailments. The purpose of this review paper is to present the predominant core technologies related to ESSs, along with their technical and life cycle analysis and the range of ancillary services that they can provide to non-interconnected power systems. Also, it aims to provide a detailed description of existing installations, or combinations of installations, in non-interconnected European islands. Therefore, it provides an overview and maps the current status of storage solutions that enhance the sustainable environmentally friendly operation of autonomous systems.

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Section: Esss Of Non-interconnected Greek Islandsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of the Energy Storage Systems of Non-Interconnected European Islands

Fotopoulou,

Pediaditis,

Skopetou

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Louzazni et al [97] presented a monthly forecast of energy generated from photovoltaic modules installed in a hot area in Egypt's Nile Delta. Their article deals with a set based on an adaptive solution for forecasting the production of photovoltaic (PV) systems with 1-day access [98]. Another example is the use of an artificial neural network (ANN) which employs up to 10 different learning algorithms (i.e., fundamentally different algorithms).…”

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Reviewing the Situation and Prospects for Developing Small Renewable Energy Systems in Poland

Witkowska-Dąbrowska,

Świdyńska,

Napiórkowska-Baryła

2023

Energies

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The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in the number of small renewable energy sources (RES) power plants and the volume of generated energy in the years 2016–2020, with an outlook to year 2025. The study covered the area of Poland, including the division into provinces and different sources of renewable energy. Absolute values of electric power production and sale were presented, in addition to calculated structure indices. Moreover, the number and structure of small power plants using different renewable energy sources was determined for every Polish province. A classification of the provinces was made, where four classes were distinguished depending on the number of RES plants operating in the provinces. The research results allowed us to diagnose the current situation and make a prognosis for the future, which may translate into support for the development of particular types of installations, depending on the natural and economic characteristics of each area. The added value of the study stems from the fact that previous reports focused mainly on micro or large power plants and the time span covered data before and during the pandemic. This made it possible to assess the impact of the pandemic on the development of small renewable energy sources.

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“…The microgrid consisted of a wind turbine at 800 kW, a solar-PV system at 160 kW p , and a battery storage system at 2.88 MWh. The clean energy transition in several Greek islands has been studied [16]. The authors stated that the green energy transition in Greek islands results in their economic and social development.…”

Section: The Clean Energy Transition In Islandsmentioning

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The Interconnection of the Electric Grid in the Island of Crete, Greece, and its Contribution to the Clean Energy Transition

Vourdoubas

2023

EJGEO

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The clean energy transition in islands is of paramount importance in the present era of climate change. The island of Crete, Greece has rich renewable energy resources which can be deployed for power generation. The clean energy transition of Crete, Greece, after the interconnection of its electric grid has been investigated. Solar and wind energy are already used with solar-PV systems and wind farms for electricity generation in Crete covering slightly more than 20% of its annual electricity demand. The elimination of fossil fuels’ use in the electricity sector in Crete deploying endogenous renewable energies is going to assist the achievement of the national and European goal for moving to net-zero carbon emissions societies. The maximum power that can be transferred through the two undersea electric cables interconnecting the grids of Crete and continental Greece is higher than the maximum power demand in Crete which currently does not exceed 700 MW. The size of the solar-PV systems generating the same amount of electricity which is currently produced with fossil fuels in Crete is at 1,698 MWp while their cost is around 2.04 bill. e. The corresponding size and cost of the wind farms are at 940.6 MW and 0.941 bill. e. Electricity storage in Crete either in PHES systems or in large-scale electric batteries will increase its energy security. The results, indicating that the de-carbonization of the electricity sector in Crete is technically and economically feasible, could be useful to policymakers, power companies, and local authorities on the island.

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Greek Islands’ Energy Transition: From Lighthouse Projects to the Emergence of Energy Communities

Cited by 17 publications

References 54 publications

A Review of the Energy Storage Systems of Non-Interconnected European Islands

A Review of the Energy Storage Systems of Non-Interconnected European Islands

Reviewing the Situation and Prospects for Developing Small Renewable Energy Systems in Poland

The Interconnection of the Electric Grid in the Island of Crete, Greece, and its Contribution to the Clean Energy Transition

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