Over 15,500 cases of illegal electricity use have been detected across Greece this year, with Ikaria, Mykonos, and Rhodes showing the highest rates, prompting stricter fines and enhanced monitoring

The average wholesale price closed September at 92.77 euros per megawatt-hour, up from 73.13 euros in August—a jump of nearly 27 percent.

IPTO strengthens its international presence and forges closer ties with transmission operators from countries including the United States, China, France, Brazil, and Russia.

Papastavrou noted that in 2005, about 60% of Greece’s electricity came from lignite, while renewable energy now accounts for nearly 60%,

Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece’s largest electricity provider, announced a 14.5% reduction in its September green tariffs, citing falling wholesale energy prices. Other household plans also see notable drops, offering consumers lower costs

Greek energy operator DEDDHE unveils a €4.79B plan for 2026–2030, including smart meters and relocating power lines from forests to boost network resilience and digital transformation

The need to regulate output arises from Greece’s rapidly growing reliance on renewable energy sources—mainly solar and wind—which places the country among the global frontrunners in green energy use.

The numerous laissez-faire liberals in the government must be feeling somewhat uncomfortable with the government's continual interference in various markets

Cheaper electricity in Greece will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekends, possibly starting in 2025, when Greece changes its Time-of-Use pricing policy.