Ten islands in the Cyclades will be connected to mainland Greece’s power grid in a multi-million-euro ERDF-funded project. This will reduce pollution and enable greater use of electricity from renewable sources. The islands of Syros, Paros, Mykonos, Andros, Tinos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos, Folegandros and Serifos will be connected to the mainland network by an undersea cable.
Cyclades to be powered by mainland Greece’s grid
- 05 February 2021
Ten islands in the Cyclades will be connected to mainland Greece’s power grid in a multi-million-euro ERDF-funded project. This will reduce pollution and enable greater use of electricity from renewable sources.
The islands of Syros, Paros, Mykonos, Andros, Tinos, Naxos, Santorini, Milos, Folegandros and Serifos will be connected to the mainland network by an undersea cable.
This will reduce pollution from fuel-oil-based power generation. Since no overhead transmission lines are required, the natural beauty of the islands will be preserved.
In addition, the islands will be able to receive green energy from the mainland and feed their own green energy back into the grid.
The ERDF is providing EUR 276 million (35 %) of the EUR 782.4 million total budget. The project, which is ahead of schedule and currently in its third and final phase, is due for completion in 2024. It aims to ensure a reliable and cost-effective power supply to the islands for between 30 to 40 years.
Related links:
Project: The Interconnection of the Cyclades with the Continental Interconnected High Voltage System
Source article on: https://www.rethemnosnews.gr/ on 25/01/2021
Author: Theodore Karaoulanis (euractiv.gr)
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