The Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies (Helapco) has revealed Greece added 41 MW of solar capacity in 2018, including 7.2 MW of net metering installations. Although the Greek government plans to add 1 GW of solar capacity between 2018 and 2020, obstacles include a high interest rates for bank financing and the lengthy process of acquiring a mandated grid connection agreement. There would have been 86 MW more In 2017, the country installed more than 100 MW of photovoltaic (PV) capacity, with an additional 10 MW expected by 2020.
The Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies (Helapco) has revealed Greece added 41 MW of solar capacity in 2018, including 7.2 MW of net metering installations. Although the Greek government plans to add 1 GW of solar capacity between 2018 and 2020, obstacles include a high interest rates for bank financing and the lengthy process of acquiring a mandated grid connection agreement. In 2017, the country installed more than 100 MW of photovoltaic (PV) capacity, with an additional 10 MW expected by 2020.