Overview
Panagia Solar Power Plant is a 4 MW solar PV facility in Greece, operated by Sky Development RES SA. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Panagia Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Greece, with coordinates 39.0955° N, 22.2149° E. The plant has a capacity of 4 MW and is owned by Sky Development RES SA. It is currently operational, adding to Greece's growing solar energy portfolio. The facility 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 plants of this scale are common in Greece, benefiting from high solar irradiance and supportive feed-in tariffs. As a solar PV installation, Panagia Solar Power Plant generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting grid decarbonization. Its location in central Greece contributes to local energy needs and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with national climate goals.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Panagia have minimal environmental impact during operation, though land use for panel arrays can affect local ecosystems. In Greece, solar installations are often sited on low-value agricultural land or hillsides, balancing energy production with habitat preservation. The facility's 4 MW capacity avoids significant bird or bat impacts typical of wind energy, and grid integration is manageable at this scale.
Frequently asked questions
Panagia Solar Power Plant is located in Greece at coordinates 39.0955° N, 22.2149° E.
The facility has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by Sky Development RES SA, a Greek renewable energy company.
Greece follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and offers feed-in tariffs and grid connection support for solar PV.
It generates clean electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting Greece's decarbonization goals.