An agreement has been signed between the CEO of the Port Authority of Volos (OLV), Sokratis Anagnostou, and the representative of the contractor company ZILLION MONOPROSOPI IKE, Vasileios Ziogo, for the implementation of the project, in the presence of the Director of Technical Services of OLV, Thomas Spahos.
The project involves the installation of photovoltaic energy production systems for net metering and virtual net metering. Net metering refers to the electricity generated by renewable sources (photovoltaics) that will be produced at the ports and "stored" in the network of DEH SA (Public Power Corporation), which will then be consumed via compensation through meters.
As emphasized by the Port Authority of Volos, the project request had already been submitted on time to the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO), and after receiving approval from HEDNO, the corresponding international open electronic tender was held. With the installation of the new photovoltaic systems and the implementation of net metering, it is estimated that approximately 2,000,000 kWh of energy will be produced annually. At an average energy procurement price of 0.20 Euro/kWh (taking into account regulated charges, Special Consumption Tax, and the Special Fee), this will result in annual savings of about 400,000 euros.
The Benefit
The project has a budget of 2 million euros, with the contractor’s repayment expected within five years, primarily stemming from the energy savings benefit. Additionally, there will be minimal or no burden on the OLV budget (depending on the final contract amount and energy prices).
It is worth noting that the Port Authority of Volos has already installed two photovoltaic systems since 2019 for the electrification of the buildings of the new Fish Market, with capacities of 100 kW and 46.20 kW. Additionally, lighting has been upgraded with LED lights along the entire waterfront, in part of the parking area at the Central Pier, on all commercial port quays, and on the lighting projectors for the six electric cranes.