PPC and RWE Power Up Western Macedonia with 1 GW Solar Projects

In a significant stride towards Greece's energy transition, Greek power utility PPC and German energy company RWE have jointly commissioned nine solar power projects in Western Macedonia. These projects, with a combined capacity nearing 1 GWp, are situated within the boundaries of the former Amyntaio open-pit lignite mine, signaling a transformation of the region into a hub for clean energy production.

The joint venture, Meton Energy, owned 51% by RWE and 49% by PPC, developed and brought these solar farms online. This initiative fulfills the companies' commitment to a green transition, repurposing a site historically associated with lignite mining. The successful completion of these projects underscores the collaboration between the two energy giants.

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The operation of these three large photovoltaic complexes is a significant milestone and highlights the excellent cooperation between the teams of PPC and RWE. Together we have built photovoltaic projects that produce enough green electricity to cover the demand of 400,000 Greek households. With almost 1GW of capacity in operation and two more large-scale projects under construction, we underline our long-term commitment to Greece's energy transition.

During the construction phase, the projects generated hundreds of direct and indirect jobs in the local area. Meton Energy has also committed to investing in compensatory projects and targeted corporate social responsibility actions that will directly benefit the local community. This focus on local impact highlights the broader goals of the energy transition beyond just power generation.

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The completion of these projects underlines PPC's commitment to Greece's energy transition and especially the importance of Western Macedonia for us. We will continue our investments in renewable energy sources, aiming for 19 GW by the end of 2030. At the same time, we are strengthening our dynamics by rapidly integrating energy storage projects into our portfolio and accelerating our transformation into an integrated Powertech group.

Sopna Sury, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, emphasized the milestone, stating the projects produce enough green electricity for 400,000 Greek households. With nearly 1 GW operational and two more large-scale projects under construction, RWE reaffirms its long-term commitment to Greece's energy transition. Konstantinos Mavros, Deputy CEO of PPC Renewables, echoed this sentiment, highlighting PPC's dedication to renewable energy and its goal of reaching 19 GW by the end of 2030, alongside accelerating energy storage projects.

Charilaos Mitrelis, CEO of RWE Renewables Hellas and Meton Energy, described the projects as marking a "new chapter" for Western Macedonia, a region steadily evolving from a lignite center to an renewable energy production hub. He stressed that the collaboration with PPC is not just an investment in clean energy but also in new sustainable opportunities and high-skilled jobs for local communities.

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These projects mark a new chapter for Western Macedonia – a region that is steadily transforming from a lignite center into a hub for renewable energy production. Through our cooperation with PPC, we are not only investing in clean energy but also in new sustainable opportunities and high-skilled jobs for local communities for the future. The successful completion of these photovoltaic projects demonstrates in the most emphatic way the extent to which excellent cooperation can contribute to achieving Greece's goals for its energy transition.