There is a new wind-powered electricity production unit on the islet of Aghios Georgios (St. George) - located off Cape Sounio - that will start operating by the end of 2015, according to the plans of listed company Terna Energy, a renewable energy sources company.

This is a significant investment in the sector in Greece, amounting to €150 million and the plant will have an output capacity of 73.2 megawatts and it will have multiple energy and environmental benefits. Its annual production will be able to cover the energy needs of 40,000 households, while it will contribute to savings of 60,000 tons of oil and reduce air pollution emissions by 180,000 tons per year, according to the company.

The wind park will operate as an independent unit for electricity production. Its interconnection with the national grid will be carried out through the construction of new infrastructure on the islet close to the wind turbines. The energy produced will end up at the Mikro Lavrio energy substation via an underwater cable. According to Terna Energy, this is the first onshore wind park with such a close resemblance to its offshore counterparts, as it will make the most of the high wind power capacity of the Aegean Sea.

More information: Terna Energy Press Release (12.01.2015); See also Greek News Agenda Ai Stratis: The Green Isle