Overview
Koutsopodi Solar Power Plant is a 2 MW solar PV facility in Greece, owned by Elliniki Technodomiki Anemos SA. The plant contributes to Greece's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Koutsopodi Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Greece, with coordinates 37.650200 N, 22.655600 E. The plant has a capacity of 2 MW and is owned by Elliniki Technodomiki Anemos SA. It is currently operational, adding to Greece's growing solar energy portfolio. Greece has set ambitious renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, aiming for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV plants like Koutsopodi benefit from national feed-in tariffs and grid connection support, encouraging distributed generation. The 2 MW scale places it in the small-to-medium category for solar farms in Greece. The plant's location in the Peloponnese region benefits from high solar irradiance, typical of Mediterranean climates. Solar PV installations in this area support local grid stability and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The facility contributes to Greece's goal of decarbonizing its energy sector and meeting EU climate commitments.
Environmental context
The Koutsopodi Solar Power Plant is situated in a region with high solar exposure, typical of the Mediterranean climate. Solar PV installations have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems; careful siting minimizes disruption. The plant supports Greece's transition to renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Koutsopodi Solar Power Plant is located in Greece, near the town of Koutsopodi in the Peloponnese region, at coordinates 37.650200 N, 22.655600 E.
Koutsopodi Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by Elliniki Technodomiki Anemos SA, a Greek company involved in renewable energy development.
Greece aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Solar PV plants like Koutsopodi benefit from feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies, contributing to this goal.
Solar PV plants produce electricity without emissions or water consumption, reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. They support Greece's decarbonization efforts and energy independence.