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22 February
Greece embraces energy democracy with citizen-driven renewable energy
Greek citizens are increasingly generating their own renewable energy, despite challenges like limited grid space.
Alexia Kalaitzi reports for Deutsche-Welle.
In short:
- Hyperion, Athens' first democratic renewable-energy community, mirrors Germany's energy cooperatives.
- Greece's high solar potential is driving a shift towards renewable energy, with a significant increase in wind and solar power generation.
- Energy communities in Greece aim to democratize the energy sector and contribute to social justice by supporting low-income households.
Key quote:
"We're taking things into our own hands, producing our own energy, democratizing the energy sector and speeding up the transition in a societally fair and participatory way."
— Takis Grigoriou, co-founder of Hyperion.
Why this matters:
The rise of energy communities in Greece represents a grassroots movement toward sustainable energy, highlighting the role of citizen participation in combating climate change and promoting energy independence.
