Overview
DIDIMOS LOFOS is a 26 MW onshore wind farm in Greece, operated by TERNA. It contributes to Greece's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
DIDIMOS LOFOS is an onshore wind farm located in Greece, developed and owned by TERNA, a major Greek energy company. With a capacity of 26 megawatts, it falls within the medium-scale range for wind farms in the country. The facility is operational and feeds electricity into the Greek grid, supporting the nation's transition to renewable energy sources. The wind farm operates under Greece's national framework aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Greece has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection regulations to incentivize wind energy development. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore installations in the region, benefiting from the area's wind resources. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in northeastern Greece, near the Evros region, involves considerations for local bird migration routes and visual landscape impact. The facility's grid integration is supported by Greece's ongoing grid modernization efforts, which aim to accommodate variable renewable energy sources.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the northeastern part of Greece, a region with significant wind resources that support renewable energy generation. The area's ecological context includes potential interactions with local bird populations, particularly migratory species, and the visual impact on the landscape. Greece's regulatory framework requires environmental impact assessments for wind projects to mitigate such effects, ensuring sustainable development.
Frequently asked questions
DIDIMOS LOFOS is located in northeastern Greece, near the coordinates 41.0557 N, 25.9811 E, in the region of Evros.
The wind farm has a capacity of 26 megawatts, making it a medium-scale onshore wind installation.
The wind farm is owned by TERNA, a leading Greek energy company involved in renewable energy projects.
The wind farm supports Greece's goal under the EU Renewable Energy Directive to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Onshore wind farms in Greece must undergo environmental impact assessments addressing bird and bat impacts, visual landscape effects, and grid integration. Projects are regulated under national laws aligned with EU directives.