Solar tracker technology provider Nextracker has been selected to provide its NX Horizon solar trackers to power the 550MW Oricheio PPC Ptolemaida solar photovoltaic (PV) park in Western Macedonia, Greece.
The Oricheio PPC Ptolemaida solar PV park, one of the largest solar projects in Europe and the largest in Greece, is approaching the final stage of construction.
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The project is expected to contribute 1.8% of the nation’s annual electricity production once fully operational.
The project is owned by Greek PPC Renewables (PPCR), a subsidiary of utility group PPC, and has been constructed by Terna.
A former coal mine was repurposed for its development.
It is expected to contribute to Europe’s commitment to achieving energy independence and reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It is also set to bring economic development benefits to its region.
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By GlobalDataThe Greek government’s revised National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) aims for renewable energy sources to account for 82% of electricity generation by 2030 — up from a previous target of 66%.
Projects such as Oricheio PPC Ptolemaida exemplify Greece’s dedication to this ambitious goal.
In December 2024, Nextracker delivered US-manufactured solar trackers under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
