The full adequacy of energy reserves has been confirmed, said Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou, following meetings he had today with representatives of the energy market (refiners, network operators, supply companies and the Energy Regulatory Authority).

“At the same time,” he added, “it was noted that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the stability of the electricity system in the coming days, when renewable energy sources are increasing and consumption is decreasing due to Easter.

In a period of increased international uncertainty, Greece is maintaining its supply adequacy thanks to timely planning, diversification of energy sources and close cooperation between all stakeholders.

And this, regardless of the gradual release of 2 million euros in the form of the “new” version of the “new” version of the “new” version of the “new” version of the “new” version of the “new” version of the “new” version of the “new” version of the “new” version of the “new” version. barrels of petroleum products from our excess reserves as part of our country’s commitment as a member of the International Energy Agency.

We are constantly monitoring developments and are fully prepared and alert to ensure the smooth functioning of the market and the protection of consumers.

Energy security is national security and is a non-negotiable priority.”

According to information from the meeting:

-There is optimism about the electricity grid over the Easter holidays, as the majority (98%) of RES plants have installed remote control systems that allow them to be disconnected from the grid remotely on the operator’s command. The problem that arises during the Easter holidays is the overproduction of energy from RES (mainly photovoltaic but also wind) combined with low demand, which creates grid stability issues.

Estimates based also on weather forecasts indicate that peak demand over the holiday season is expected to be close to 4.5 to 5 gigawatts. During the times when photovoltaic production is maximized, it is considered certain that it will be necessary to order the disconnection of RES units connected to both the high voltage (ADMIE) and medium voltage (DEDDIE) networks in order to maintain stability. According to the scenarios considered, the most difficult day is expected to be Good Friday when high production from PV is expected. On the contrary, the three-day period from M. Saturday to Easter Monday, despite the fact that demand will still be lower, the weather conditions will not favour photovoltaic production, so the problem will be relatively smaller. As a “cushion” for absorbing excess production, the PPC’s pumped storage plants can also act as a “cushion”, i.e. hydroelectric plants that can operate in reverse, pumping water into upstream reservoirs which is returned in a second time for power generation.

-In the oil and gas sectors, planning has been made to supply the Greek market in the coming weeks.