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"Greece has closed a circle After eight very difficult years for the economy and society, a substantial recovery path is emerging on a solid foundation – and the energy sector will actively participate in this recovery. "The Minister of the Environment and Energy, George Stathakis, was speaking tonight at the opening ceremony of the Mykonos electrical interconnection with the continent, which took place at the post of the EMDI
According to the RES, the interconnection of Mykonos is completed the first phase of the interconnection of the Cyclades, which, as the says the minister, is part of a much larger interconnection project, as many islands as possible.
The interconnections, said Mr. Stathakis, are an integral part of the atigikis to increase the share of renewable energy sources in the energy balance and energy economy. He expressed the hope that the interconnection of Crete, what he would say, would bring immense benefits for the whole country – indicative indicative of the reduction in the bill of 39, electricity, currently in the range of 600 to 700 million euros per year, in the protect the environment and increase the participation of islands in the production of renewable energy
Finally, the minister said that the special regional framework for renewable energy will be completed soon, Mr. Manos Manousakis, president and CEO of the Institute, recalled that the first studies on interconnections were made in the years 1970. With the first phase of the Cycladic Interconnection, he added, the needs of 87,000 permanent residents and the tourist season are covered. He presented the timetable for the completion of the Cyclades interconnection, while for Crete he reiterated that the UDMR had the guarantees to complete the project
As long as the interconnections do not work not, the cost of autonomous resorts on the islands is in the order of 2 million euros The day was highlighted by the president of the Energy Regulatory Authority, Nikos Boulaxis . He also said that interconnections should go forward quickly, as European legislation, by 2020, endangers oil plants, so that the security of supply to the islands is also a concern. For small islands that will not be interconnected, the president of RAE said that solutions combining renewable sources and energy storage would be sought
Mykonos finally acquires clean, stable and economical energy, the deputy chief of the Delegation of the European Union Commission in Greece George Moschovis emphasizing that the interconnection ensures the islands' supply for the next at least 30 to 40 years, minimizes environmental nuisances and supports the attempt to change the Island development model. He noted the European Union 's financial contribution to the project, rising to 176 million euros.
Aegean energy security is imperative for environmental, economic and national reasons, said the regional governor of the South Aegean George Hatzimarkos. The mayor of Mykonos, Constantin Koukas, spoke of a long and timeless demand that becomes reality.
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