Power deficit for islands off the grid

Greece's islands that are not connected to the national grid will require additional production capacity in the period 2024-2030, according to network operator DEDDIE's estimates in the new seven-year development program put out for public consultation by the energy regulator (RAAEY).

The need for additional energy is identified in the summer months when demand increases due to tourism, and DEDDIE, taking into account the planned retirement of old conventional PPC units, is proposing to cover it by adding power generating pairs.

In the case of Rhodes, there has been a power deficit from this year and it will keep increasing until 2028. For 2024 it is proposed that the deficit be covered by the power lease of 24 megawatts and in 2025 by the supply of an additional 12 MW.

For the year 2026, the shortfall is estimated at 21.51 MW and it is proposed to lease 22 MW...