Greece to upgrade electricity grid for climate resilience


  • World
  • Thursday, 28 Aug 2025

ATHENS, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Greece's national electricity distribution operator DEDDHE has unveiled a preliminary network development plan for 2026-2030, outlining investments of 4.79 billion euros (5.56 billion U.S. dollars) to strengthen power grid, enhance climate resilience, and promote digital transformation, local media reported Wednesday.

The plan includes more than 200 projects over five years, focusing on protecting forest areas from wildfires, relocating vulnerable power lines, and deploying smart technologies such as advanced meters.

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