02/21/2006
EWEC 2006 : Untapped wind potential in Greece
Greece is one of thewindiest and yet least exploited countries in the Mediterranean. However, with a new influx of overseas developers, a new renewable energy law(intended to streamline and simplify regulations) to be announced in the nearfuture and long standing grid reinforcements underway the unfulfilledpotential could soon be realised. 573 MW have been installed by the end of2005 (100MW of new capacity in 2005). More than 500 MW of new projects arenow fully permitted and over 3100 MW have been granted initial generationlicenses.
"After yearsof delays Greece now hasgot to realise its potential to be one of the leading wind energy countriesin Europe by 2010. By the beginning of 2000,Greecehad only 170 MW of wind capacity installed and has only just recently passed the500 MW mark. According to governmentprojections, at least 2800 MW of wind installations will be needed in thenext five years to meet the European directive target.
We at HWEA strongly believe that we have what it takes to meet this goal andask the government to rise to the challenge. In the process it would not just underline the success of thetechnology in Greecebut make an important contribution to the battle against climatechange."
Dr. Tsipouridis Ioannis,President Hellenic Wind Energy Association, Greece
Over 1600 participants have pre-registeredfor this year EWEC Conference and Exhibition
All further registrations must now be done onsite at the conference venuesince the online and fax registrations are now closed.
The European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition is a unique event,combining a comprehensive conference programme andextensive exhibition.
Do not miss this opportunity to meetthe key players in the wind industry and discover first hand thepossibilities that Greecehas to offer.
Why attend EWEC 2006?
- Gain first hand knowledge andexperience from industry leaders, politicians and the research community
- Benefit from unique and unrivallednetworking opportunities
- Obtain insight in, and understandingof the key issues
- Develop strategies that will yield acompetitive advantage
"After yearsof delays Greece now hasgot to realise its potential to be one of the leading wind energy countriesin Europe by 2010. By the beginning of 2000,Greecehad only 170 MW of wind capacity installed and has only just recently passed the500 MW mark. According to governmentprojections, at least 2800 MW of wind installations will be needed in thenext five years to meet the European directive target.
We at HWEA strongly believe that we have what it takes to meet this goal andask the government to rise to the challenge. In the process it would not just underline the success of thetechnology in Greecebut make an important contribution to the battle against climatechange."
Dr. Tsipouridis Ioannis,President Hellenic Wind Energy Association, Greece
Over 1600 participants have pre-registeredfor this year EWEC Conference and Exhibition
All further registrations must now be done onsite at the conference venuesince the online and fax registrations are now closed.
The European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition is a unique event,combining a comprehensive conference programme andextensive exhibition.
Do not miss this opportunity to meetthe key players in the wind industry and discover first hand thepossibilities that Greecehas to offer.
- 2000 people are expected to attend
- 500 oral andposter presentations
- 150 confirmedexhibiting companies
Why attend EWEC 2006?
- Gain first hand knowledge andexperience from industry leaders, politicians and the research community
- Benefit from unique and unrivallednetworking opportunities
- Obtain insight in, and understandingof the key issues
- Develop strategies that will yield acompetitive advantage
- Source:
- "EWEA - European Wind Energy Association"
- Author:
- Silke Schlinnertz
- Email:
- exhibition@ewec.info
