EDP Renewables inaugurates its second renewable project in Greece

• “Erimia” Wind Farm has an installed capacity of 35MW and is expected to generate around 71 GWh per year and reduce50 thousand tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
• With this project EDP duplicates its installed renewable energy capacity in Greece

Athens, 12 June 2024. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in the development of renewable energy worldwide, is expanding its presence in Greece and today inaugurated its second renewable project, the “Erimia” wind farm, located in the region of Malesina. This new project marks another step in EDPR’s mission to reduce thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions annually while providing clean energy to thousands of households and contributing to the country’s clean energy transition efforts.

The investment in the “Erimia” wind farm underscores EDPR’s commitment to strengthening local communities, improving quality of life, and driving economic growth. “Erimia” Wind Farm has an installed capacity of 35MW through six wind turbines. The project is expected to generate approximately 71 GWh annually, reduce CO₂ emissions by about 50,000 tonnes per year and supply clean energy to over 18,000 households in the region annually.

Since its entrance in Greece in 2018, EDPR has been developing its pipeline to boost the production of clean energy. With the inauguration of Erimia, EDPR is almost duplicating its footprint in Greece, achieving 80 MW and a pipeline of more than 100 MW of projects under construction, that include wind but also solar parks and standalone storage systems.

For EDP, the inauguration of its second renewable project in Greece not only signifies a firm commitment to the country’s decarbonization goals but also a valuable contribution to the well-being of local communities. Greece is a country where we invest sustainably and securely, supported by its remarkable progress in energy policies. This project reflects our dedication to creating a cleaner future”, stated the General Manager of EDPR in Greece, Dionysios Andronas

The inauguration event was also attended by Alexandra Sdoukou, Greece Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Adonis Georgiadis, Vice President of New Democracy and Greece Minister of Health, Carles Casajuana, the Ambassador of Spain in Greece, and Athanasios Zekentes, Mayor of Lokrom.

EDP Renewables has an installed capacity of more than 5.5 GW in Europe between wind onshore and solar utility-scale projects and more than 1 GW of projects under construction to enter operation in the short-term. This robust portfolio underscores EDP’s commitment to decarbonization of the countries in which the company is present and its strategic vision for a sustainable future based on a €12 billion investment plan up to 2026 globally. By continuously expanding our capabilities, EDP aims to drive the energy transition forward, contributing to a cleaner energy landscape across Europe.

About EDP Renewables (EDPR)

EDP Renewables (EDPR) is a global leader in renewable energy development with a presence in four regions including Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific, and a sound development portfolio of top-level assets and market-leading operating capacity in renewable energies.

Our business encompasses onshore wind, distributed and large-scale solar, offshore wind (through a 50/50 joint venture – Ocean Winds) and complementary technologies to renewables, such as hybridization, storage and green hydrogen.

With 16,5 GW deployed across multiple technologies and a €12 billion investment plan up to 2026, we are committed to driving social progress with a particular focus on sustainability and integration, our employee-centered policies earning EDPR a listing in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and a recognition as Top Employer 2024 across Europe, Singapore, Brazil, Colombia and Chile.

In Europe, EDPR develops over 5.5 GW of clean energy installed and over 1 GW of projects under construction. The company has additionally a strong pipeline based on diversified technologies that include not only wind onshore or solar utility-scale projects, but also stand-alone or co-located storage projects or agri-PV and is pioneer in wind-solar hybridization, having put into operation the first hybrid projects in Portugal, Spain, and Poland.

EDPR is a division of EDP, a global leader in renewables and the energy transition with over 13000 employees worldwide. The group is committed to becoming carbon free by 2025 and all-green by 2030, a global ambition that scales EDP’s role and accelerates its sustainable growth over the longer term. In addition to strong renewable assets, EDP also operates across the globe in electricity networks, client solutions and energy management. The group is acknowledged as the most sustainable electricity company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

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