HELIOS PROJECT The view of the Greek PV Sector

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1 HELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPANIES HELIOS PROJECT The view of the Greek PV Sector Dr. Alexander Zachariou, HELAPCO Chairman of the Board Amsterdam,

2 HELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPANIES HELAPCO is a non profit organization, established in 2002, representing the major PV companies active in production, trading, installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems in Greece. HELAPCO represents the domestic market in international meetings and fora, and is a member of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA). 2

3 HELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPANIES 3

4 Who is HELIOS? Greek Mythology: Personification of the sun, son of Titans, brother of Selene (moon) and Eos (dawn), driving the chariot of the sun across the sky. 4

5 HELIOS project Concept Build large scale PV plants (3-10GWp) in mainland Greece Capacity is not included in RES National Targets Produced energy to be exported (Germany?) Statistical or physical transfer Similar concept to DESERTEC 5

6 Is the HELIOS Project a good idea? In principle, yes. Electricity is traded among European countries Solar electricity should be produced where solar energy is abundant 6

7 Solar Irradiance Map 7

8 Benefits of HELIOS For Investors: Attractive investment - for the same cost the higher insolation generates significantly higher returns on investment For Greece: Income through electricity exports, employment creation, tax receipts, building up RES capacity, improves growth prospects For Germany and other MS: Significant cost savings by exploiting RES in a country with higher RES potential and lower production costs, assists in meeting the targets set by RES Directive For Europe: Catalyst to promote interconnection strategy, promotes EU technology & equipment supporting local industry, fits in perfectly with the European growth strategy 8

9 Is it technically feasible? PV technology is definitely mature Large scale PV installations are possible space is available Grid connections across Europe exist (capacity increase is necessary) Transfer losses are compensated by higher solar irradiation in Greece 9

10 Is it economically feasible? Depends on the project details A feasibility study is necessary PV equipment cost has decreased significantly in the last few years Grid parity in Germany has been achieved under the Greek sun 10

11 Progress so far Helios Programme S.A. established by law, framework set Income from Helios Project mentioned in 2 nd memorandum, expected to contribute in exiting the financial crisis Suitable land parcels have been identified Technical and financial advisors hired Phase I scheduled for

12 Grid Interconnections Connection options: (a) Western Balkans (existing 150kW) (b) Eastern Balkans (existing 800MW) (c) Italy mainland (existing 500MW) (d) Adriatic Sea (planned 10GW) 12

13 The Devil hides in the details

14 Who is the investor? With no investor, there is no project. The Greek state is not in a position to invest. Private local or foreign investors have to be convinced about the project viability. 14

15 Who buys the exported electricity? With no buyer, there is no project. It makes sense to export solar electricity from Greece to less sunny countries of Central or Northern Europe, so the potential buyers exist. 15

16 Who pays for the solar electricity? The ones who buy and consume it. The price is therefore a key issue. 16

17 How does HELIOS Project affect domestic PV markets? If existing grids, are used for inland electricity transfer, this may hinder the smooth development of the local PV market, reaching national targets. This is the threat for the Greek PV market. 17

18 How does HELIOS Project affect domestic PV markets? Once solar electricity requirements are covered by imports, development of domestic PV market is no longer necessary. This is the threat for the German PV market. 18

19 What is the added value for the PV industry? Equipment produced in Greece/EU Local job creation (installers, EPCs, O&M) Fast Track procedures introduced for PV. These could be adopted for all types of projects 19

20 How does HELIOS Project affect the national PV target? HELIOS and national PV projects should develop independently There is still huge untapped potential for PV in the Greek electricity market 20

21 Jan08 Mar08 May08 Jul08 Sep08 Nov08 Jan09 Mar09 May09 Jul09 Sep09 Nov09 Jan10 Mar10 May10 July10 Sep10 Nov-10 Jan-11 Mar-11 May-11 Jul-11 Sep-11 Nov-11 Jan-12 Mar-12 MWp HELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF PV COMPANIES Greek PV Market Development of grid-connected PV systems (cumulated capacity) Rooftop <10 kwp <20 kwp kwp >150 kwp 16% 7% 40% 37.0% 0 21

22 Revisiting the 2020 target for PV Current national target for 2020 (excluding HELIOS): 2.2 GWp HELAPCO s target for 2020 (excluding HELIOS): 10 GWp 22

23 GWp HELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF PV COMPANIES A PV Roadmap for 2050 PV capacity in Greece A visionary approach

24 A PV Roadmap for 2050 In its Battle of the Grids report, Greenpeace foresees up to 59 GWp of PV in Greece in 2050, covering most of the local needs and exporting the rest of energy to Central Europe. 24

25 There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come Victor Hugo

26 Thank you 26