The WindEurope association refers with positive comments to the initiative of the Greek government to promote offshore wind farms, as it considers that our country has the conditions for their development.
In a statement, the association said the government was considering a new regulatory framework for offshore winds with an emphasis on floating wind turbines. All this at a time when ESEK predicts 7 gigawatts of wind in our country by 2030 compared to 4 gigawatts today. WindEurope emphasizes that Greece has the potential for even greater development of wind farms, while offshore wind farms are able to offer autonomy to the islands as well.
It is noted that currently ELETAEN is conducting a public consultation on the new offshore wind farm until February 1 in order to collect all the views of institutions and companies in the sector. In order for this framework to be effective, it is estimated that an ambitious target should be set for the projects and the auction schedule, ensuring a stable revenue through CfD contracts and identifying suitable maritime zones.
At the same time, the association considers that floating wind farms open new horizons in deep seas such as the Greek ones and are an emerging technology at a reduced cost. There are currently 62 megawatts of floating wind turbines operating in Europe in countries such as Scotland and Portugal with facilities targeting 7 gigawatts over a decade.
