Wind energy statistics in Greece for the first half of 2024
This is according to the annual statistics of wind energy in Greece announced by the Hellenic Wind Energy Scientific Association (ELETAEN).
Based on the statistics, during the first half of 2024, 33 new wind turbines were connected to the grid for a total power output of 96.9 MW, corresponding to a total investment of more than 110 million euros.
This corresponds to an annual growth rate of 3.7%. The previous year, 2023, was the second - after 2019 - best year with the most wind installations. The number of installations completed in 2023 was accompanied by a decline in the growth rate in early 2024.
Investments underway
At the end of June 2024, around 970 MW of new wind farms were under construction or contracted, the vast majority of which are expected to be connected to the grid within the next 18 months. As a result, total wind capacity will approach 6.5 GW within the next two years. Of course, if the chronic bureaucratic and other problems are overcome, this capacity can be even higher, contributing to the reduction of overall energy costs for consumers.
Geographical distribution
At regional level, Central Greece remains at the top of the list of wind installations as it hosts 2.314 MW (43%), followed by the Peloponnese with 671 MW (13%) and Eastern Macedonia - Thrace where 535 MW (10%) are located.
