The Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies ( Helapco ) has revealed Greece added 100 MW of solar capacity in 2016 , 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 loans and the lengthy process of acquiring a mandated grid connection agreement . A first tender, in July, awarded 106.4 MW of new capacity contracts and the second – in December – a further 62 MW. Analysts said if the ruling Syriza party is ousted in this year 's elections , the new government could give the solar industry a filip by reducing taxes .
The Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies ( Helapco ) has revealed Greece added 100 MW of solar capacity in 2016 , 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 loans and the lengthy process of acquiring a mandated grid connection agreement . Analysts said if the ruling Syriza party is ousted in this year 's elections , the new government could give the solar industry a filip by reducing taxes .