希腊光照资源丰富，是欧洲光伏发电比例最高的国家，近年来积极推动光伏技术，光伏发电已成为希腊加速发展新能源电力系统的重要驱动力。
A data analysis released by the Greek Photovoltaic Enterprises Association (Helapco) in February showed that Greece’s new photovoltaic installed capacity will reach 1.59 GW in 2023, setting an annual record and contributing to 74% of this year’s new new energy sources. Currently, Greece’s national photovoltaic installed capacity is 7.1 GW, which can meet 18.4% of the country’s electricity demand. Photovoltaic power generation has become an important driving force for Greece to accelerate the development of new energy power systems.
希腊光照资源丰富，是欧洲光伏发电占比最高的国家。去年该国光伏发电占国内发电量的比例（18.4%）位居欧洲第一，是欧盟平均水平（8.6%）的两倍多，是全球平均水平（5.4%）的三倍多。截至2023年底，希腊共安装了7.25万台各种规格和技术的光伏发电装置，这一数字仍在快速增长。光伏也是最便宜的发电技术，自2009年以来光伏组件成本下降了90%。得益于光伏技术的推广，该国在2023年避免了570万吨二氧化碳排放，这相当于460万辆汽车每年平均行驶1万公里排放的二氧化碳总量。它产生的环境效益相当于9000万株植物，落叶乔木要生长10年。
The rapid development of photovoltaic technology cannot be separated from the strong support of the government. Greece has actively promoted photovoltaic technology in recent years. Last year alone, the country’s investment in new photovoltaic projects reached 1.11 billion euros, an 11% increase from 2022. This investment will help Greece add 15,000 jobs in 2023. In 2022, Greece will launch the largest solar power plant construction project in the Eastern Mediterranean, with photovoltaic facilities worth up to 130 million euros. This 205-megawatt power plant will generate enough electricity to power 75,000 households and will reduce more than 300,000 households per year. tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at the launch of the new facility that “Greece will become a leader in renewable energy.”
Greece is also actively promoting the introduction of solar energy into ordinary people’s homes. Starting in May 2023, the Greek Ministry of Energy will launch a “rooftop photovoltaic” subsidy project. Qualified urban residents or farmers can apply online, with a total subsidy amount of 238 million euros. The purpose of this subsidy is to fully cover the battery cost of the electricity consumer and the installation cost of the photovoltaic system, so that urban residents or farmers can have the autonomy to use electricity and produce and store their own green energy. Applicants to the program can place photovoltaic installations on the roof or roof of a building (including canopies, terraces, facades, awnings and pergolas), in ancillary areas of the building, on agricultural land or on the ground.
希腊光伏生产企业也在积极推动技术创新。希腊太阳能电池组件制造公司Brite Solar目前正在开发可用于农业的光伏温室和双面面板。这种将新型玻璃涂层材料与硅基太阳能电池相结合的方法，可以进一步优化露天农业的光伏技术，一方面可以高效发电和储能，另一方面可以保护农作物免受恶劣天气的影响，并减少水分蒸发。
希腊在推动光伏项目方面也得到了欧盟的援助。2024年4月，欧盟批准向希腊提供10亿欧元的国家援助，支持建设累计装机容量为813兆瓦的太阳能项目及配套储能设施。这笔资金将分配给两个项目：Faethon项目将建设两座各装机容量为252兆瓦的光伏电站，以及一体化熔盐储能和超高压变电站，项目旨在提供电力调节和峰值辅助服务；Seli项目将建设一座309兆瓦的光伏电站和锂离子电池储能系统，旨在优化发电并确保电网稳定性。
在2023年即将公布的修订版国家能源与气候计划（NECP）中，希腊提出到2030年将可再生能源累计装机容量提升至23.5吉瓦，到2050年达到71.7吉瓦，其中太阳能贡献的最大份额将达到14.1吉瓦，到2050年将达到34.5吉瓦。从目前希腊光伏的发展速度来看，实现可再生能源发电的速度已经大大超过预期目标。