With the new hybrid RES station, approximately 80% of the energy needs of Astypalaia will be produced from clean energy and will lead to the island’s independence from the consumption of conventional fuels for power generation.
THE PPC Renewables won her competition Energy Regulatory Authority for its development Hybrid Station of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in Astypalaia in the framework of the pioneering program “Astypalaia: smart and sustainable island”.
With the new hybrid RES station, approximately 80% of the energy needs of Astypalaia will be produced from clean energy and will lead to the island’s independence from the consumption of conventional fuels for power generation.
The project in Astypalaia will be implemented by PPC Renewables in two phases. During the first phase, the hybrid station will consist of photovoltaics with a total power of 3.5 MW and accumulators with a capacity of approximately 10 MWh, covering 50% of the island’s electricity demand from clean RES energy. In the second phase of the project, the hybrid plant will be further expanded to cover more than 80% of the island’s electricity demand, significantly reducing the operation of the thermal generating station, which will remain on the island in support and as a backup.
The hybrid station will cover both the charging needs of electric vehicles and the island’s general needs for electricity. Thus, the emission of CO2 pollutants from the island’s energy system will be significantly reduced, while the production costs will be significantly lower than the operating costs of the thermal plant, contributing to the reduction of the total operating costs of the electrical system
The CEO of PPC Renewables, Konstantinos Mavros, said: “I am proud of the participation of PPC Renewables in the pioneering program of Astypalea. Sustainable development is inextricably linked to RES and the construction of the hybrid station on the island is practical proof of our commitment in this direction. I want to thank our people who worked to present an efficient, sustainable and perfectly adapted solution to the needs of the island, its residents and visitors. PPC Renewables has the expertise and experience to carry out this technically demanding project. With the start of operation of the hybrid system, in a few months, the inhabitants of the island as well as the scientists who develop new technologies, will use clean energy from RES in this cradle of innovation and natural beauty.”
PPC Renewables reminds that it already participates in the “Halki, Green-Smart Island” initiative by covering the cost of the equipment for the development of a 1MW photovoltaic park, a solar energy project that meets the needs of the island’s residents through a Virtual Energy Offsetting program . In addition, PPC installed in Halki four PPC Blue electric vehicle charging systems that contribute to the reduction of internal combustion engine vehicles as well as to limiting the island’s environmental footprint.
Source: Skai
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