Projekt Cero Generation Delfini o mocy 100 MW w miejscowości Prosotsani Drama

• Cero Generation’s 100 MW solar PV project in Prosotsani Drama, Greece has reached commercial operation.
• The project has been built on mountainous terrain, connecting into the Hellenic Electricity Transmission System operated by IPTO.
• It is the first Greek solar project to use a private power purchase agreement and not leverage Greek government subsidies on electricity costs.
• It is also the first renewable project to have benefited from the Next Generation EU Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Cero Generation (Cero) has today announced that Delfini, its 100 MW solar PV project in Greece, has reached commercial operation.  The project will generate 157 GWh of electricity annually, equivalent to powering 58,140 homes and avoiding 65,300 tonnes of CO2e emissions.

The project has been built on mountainous terrain and connects a 2.5 km 33kV MV (medium voltage) line to a 33/150kV HV (high voltage) substation (110MVA step-up transformer).  It includes a 10km network of overhead lines, consisting of 29 overhead line towers connecting the project into the Electricity Transmission System operated by IPTO (ADMIE).

The project also brings more firsts for Cero’s growing operational portfolio, demonstrating its focus on innovation. The project is underpinned by a long-term private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Axpo, making it the first such project in the country not to leverage Greek government subsidies on electricity costs. Delfini is also the first renewable project in Greece to have benefited from the Next Generation EU Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Today’s announcement forms part of the growing solar PV capacity Cero has under development in Greece, supporting the country’s goals to cut carbon emissions by 40% by 2030[1].

Cero’s 26GW portfolio is one of the largest in Europe, and the company now has over 600MW of projects in operation or under construction. Cero is developing several projects across Greece, including a 370 MW solar project in central Greece in the municipalities of Domokos and Stylida, in the regional unit of Fthiotida.

Marta Martinez Queimadelos, CEO Cero Generation, mówi: “We’re delighted to see our Delfini project reach commercial operation, producing cleaner, cheaper, and more secure energy for the Drama region.

I am very proud of the vision, tenacity, and engineering excellence that the Cero team has deployed in order to bring this complex and ambitious project into operation.

This is a landmark project in Greece, and the PPA with Axpo demonstrates that renewable energy projects can be built without the need for government subsidies. We hope this will demonstrate the commercial viability of many other Greek solar PV projects.”

Axpo’s Country Manager in Greece, Machias Vasileios, added: “We are thrilled to facilitate such a landmark agreement thanks to our long-standing PPA expertise across several energy markets, in-depth understanding of customer needs and, last but not least, local presence. We will continue to support innovative and bespoke energy products and services, which ultimately help advance the region’s energy transition.”

The EPC contractor for the project was Ameresco SUNEL Energy S.A., a joint company established in Greece.

George Sakellaris, CEO of Ameresco, added: “It is a privilege to be at the forefront of creating a greener, cleaner future for Greece. With the Delfini Solar project now fully energized, we mark a historic milestone as one of the first private solar power purchase agreements in Greece. This initiative not only paves the way for future agreements that promise economic and environmental advancements, but also signifies a commitment to fostering a sustainable future.”

Konstantinos Zygouras, CEO of Sunel Group, added: “The Delfini project exemplifies our dedication to innovation and sustainability, while directly benefiting the local community. By delivering more affordable energy to the grid, Delfini will play a crucial role in reducing costs for consumers. This project sets a new benchmark in the renewable energy sector, and we are proud to lead the way in creating sustainable energy solutions.”

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 O Cero Generation  

Cero Generation to wiodąca niezależna firma produkcyjna, specjalizująca się w opracowywaniu, budowie i obsłudze projektów z zakresu energii słonecznej i magazynowania energii w akumulatorach, przyspieszająca realizację wizji przyszłości zerowej emisji netto w całej Europie.    

Wspierany przez doświadczony zespół, który wnosi do swoich projektów światowej klasy wiedzę branżową, handlową, inżynierską i środowiskową, Cero jest aktywne na każdym etapie cyklu życia, od planowania i budowy po eksploatację. Ściśle współpracuje z lokalnymi partnerami rozwojowymi, dostawcami i zainteresowanymi stronami, aby realizować projekty o dużym wpływie, które pozytywnie wpływają na środowisko i społeczność.    

Cero Generation jest spółką portfelową Macquarie Asset Management, działającą jako jednostka samodzielna. 

www.cerogeneracja.pl

 About Axpo

Axpo is driven by a single purpose – to enable a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions.  Axpo is Switzerland’s largest energy producer and an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. Axpo combines the experience and expertise of more than 7,000 employees who are driven by a passion for innovation, collaboration and impactful change.  Using cutting-edge technologies, Axpo innovates to meet the evolving needs of its customers in over 30 countries across Europe, North America and Asia.

 About Ameresco, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes solutions that help customers reduce costs, decarbonize to net zero, and build energy resiliency while leveraging smart, connected technologies. From implementing energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades to developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources – we are a trusted sustainability partner. Ameresco has successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state and local governments, utilities, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.

About SUNEL Group

SUNEL Group is an international EPC contractor and Developer. Founded in 2006 by Greek stakeholders, the group has won the trust of the international investment community by its professionalism, reliability, efficiency, and work ethic, thus creating a strong and recognizable brand. Since 2012, Sunel has been rapidly expanding, by establishing operational centers in Athens, London, Valencia, Dubai and Istanbul. It has operated on 4 continents and has implemented to date 500+ projects, with a total capacity of over 1,000 MWp in Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, United Kingdom, France, Spain, the Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates. It is currently constructing projects in Greece, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, United Kingdom, Malawi and Chile, of a total capacity exceeding 1.400 MWp. For the next 5 years SUNEL is planning to develop solar projects of over 2.000 MWp, in cooperation with strategic investors. For more information, visit www.sunelgroup.com.

[1] https://www.iea.org/policies/12750-greek-national-energy-and-climate-plan