Overview
Kourtesi 1 Solar Power Plant is a 4.9 MW solar PV facility in Greece, owned by Enel Green Power Hellas SA. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Kourtesi 1 Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Greece, with coordinates 37.9603° N, 21.3437° E. The plant has a capacity of 4.9 MW and is owned by Enel Green Power Hellas SA. It is currently operational, adding to Greece's growing solar energy portfolio. The plant operates under Greece's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV is a key technology in Greece, benefiting from high solar irradiation and supportive feed-in tariffs. The 4.9 MW scale places it in the small-to-medium category for utility-scale solar in the region. Environmentally, the plant supports Greece's decarbonization goals by displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility's grid connection helps integrate renewable energy into the local power system, contributing to energy security and sustainability.
Environmental context
Greece's high solar irradiation makes solar PV a favorable renewable energy source. The Kourtesi 1 plant occupies land that could have alternative uses, but solar farms typically have low ecological disruption once operational. The facility supports the EU's renewable energy targets and reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels, though grid integration and land-use planning remain important for large-scale deployment.
Frequently asked questions
Kourtesi 1 Solar Power Plant is located in Greece at coordinates 37.9603° N, 21.3437° E.
The plant has a capacity of 4.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by Enel Green Power Hellas SA, a subsidiary of Enel Green Power.
Greece's renewable energy policy is aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. The country offers feed-in tariffs and grid connection support for solar PV.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions and supports Greece's transition to a sustainable energy system.