Greece drafts law requiring data centers source 60% of power from renewables
Greece drafted a law requiring data centers to get at least 60% of power from renewables and post grid guarantees.
Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy drafted legislation that would require data centers to source at least 60 percent of their electricity from renewables. The proposal also ties grid reservations to proof of financing, makes developers pay connection and reinforcement costs, and requires a €200,000 per MW bank guarantee. It would create a data center registry at RAAEY, allow flexible connections where capacity is limited, and establish a €2.3 billion Island Decarbonization Fund. Public consultation runs until 24 October 2026.
- Draft would require data centers to source at least 60% of power from renewables.
- Investors must prove financing and cover grid connection and reinforcement costs.
- A €200,000 per MW bank guarantee would deter speculative grid applications.
- RAAEY would run a data center registry; consultation runs until 24 October 2026.
- Organizations
- Ministry of Environment and EnergyRAAEY
- Countries
- Greece
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