Overview
Kourtesi 2 Solar Power Plant is a 4.9 MW solar PV facility in Greece, owned by Enel Green Power Hellas SA. The plant is operational and contributes to Greece's renewable energy capacity.
Kourtesi 2 Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Greece, with coordinates 37.959800 N, 21.347500 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 the country's growing solar energy portfolio. The plant operates under Greece's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Greece has implemented feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes to support solar PV development. At 4.9 MW, Kourtesi 2 is a small-to-medium scale solar installation, typical for distributed generation in the region. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying Greece's energy mix. Solar PV systems like Kourtesi 2 have minimal operational emissions and support grid stability through distributed generation. The facility plays a role in local energy independence and aligns with national renewable energy targets.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Kourtesi 2 have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no direct emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and visual landscapes. In Greece, solar installations are often sited on agricultural or marginal lands, balancing energy production with land conservation. The plant's location in the Peloponnese region benefits from high solar irradiance, optimizing energy yield while minimizing land-use conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
Kourtesi 2 Solar Power Plant is located in Greece, at coordinates 37.959800 N, 21.347500 E, in the Peloponnese region.
Kourtesi 2 Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 4.9 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Kourtesi 2 Solar Power Plant is owned by Enel Green Power Hellas SA, a subsidiary of the Italian energy company Enel.
Greece's renewable energy sector operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030. The country uses feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes to support solar PV development.
Solar PV plants have low operational emissions but require land use that can affect local ecosystems. In Greece, siting on marginal lands helps minimize visual and ecological impacts while harnessing high solar irradiance.