Both demand for and generation of electricity increased in the Greek market in September, according to data from IPTO cited by World Energy News.
Electricity demand rose 3.8% year on year to 4,355 GWh, while domestic generation grew faster, increasing by 7% to 4,777 GWh.
Cross-border electricity flows also rose significantly. Exports increased by 50.2% year on year to 727 GWh, while imports rose by 40.6% to 306 GWh.
Renewables lead the way
Renewable energy sources retained their dominant position in the energy mix, accounting for 56.7% of total electricity generation in September.
Thermal generation followed with a 35.2% share, while hydropower accounted for 7.1% and batteries for 1% of the mix.
Retail market shares
Changes in the retail electricity market are particularly notable, with PPC recording a significant decline in its overall share and Metlen’s Protergia strengthening its position as the second-largest supplier.
PPC’s total market share stood at 48.4% in September, down from 53% in August.
The decline was concentrated mainly in the low- and medium-voltage segments. In low voltage, the company’s share fell to 61.6% from 64.1%, while in medium voltage it slipped to 35.1% from 39.8%.
By contrast, PPC strengthened its position in high voltage, with its share rising to 18.9% from 14.3% the previous month.
By contrast, Metlen’s Protergia continued to expand its presence in the market, increasing its overall share to 21.2% from 19.1% in August.
In medium voltage, the company’s share reached 23.6%, while in high voltage it retained the top spot among suppliers, with a share of 49.9%, despite falling from 54.9% in August.