Does Greece have a plan for rooftop solar PV?

November 2023, Greece submitted its NECP with more ambitious and updated targets for renewables and solar: 23.5 GW for all forms of renewables, from which 13.4 GW came from solar power capacity. However, there is no roadmap or strategy at this time in regards to rooftop solar PV in particular.

How much will a rooftop photovoltaic subsidy program cost Greece?

Two more rooftop PV subsidy programs are expected, one for businesses and one for industries, with total funds for the sector expected to surpass EUR 700 million and potentially reach EUR 1 billion. The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy issued a public call for its EUR 238 million subsidy program for rooftop photovoltaics.

Are rooftop photovoltaic panels subsidized?

Rooftop photovoltaic panels combined with power storage will be subsidized by the state to up to 60% of their cost, an Energy Ministry official told the Renewable and Storage Forum on Thursday. Subsidies are for units up to 10 kilowatts, with the program’s details to be unveiled for a period of public consultation within the next two weeks.

Is there a roadmap for rooftop solar PV?

However, there is no roadmap or strategy at this time in regards to rooftop solar PV in particular. Incentives for renewable energy projects include feed-in tariffs, feed-in premiums, and financial support for self-consumption projects such as net metering and virtual net metering.

What is the government doing about photovoltaics?

The government is also working on two more programs to support the installation of photovoltaics: one targeting self-generation by businesses and another to promote energy communities for helping vulnerable consumers, energy secretary Alexandra Sdoukou said.

How much does the government subsidize rooftop photovoltaics?

In addition to subsidizing rooftop photovoltaics, the government has also enacted a EUR 100 million program for 120,000 solar thermal rooftop systems, with a subsidy level of 60% and a maximum support level of EUR 900 per household.