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Folegandros connects to the mainland Greek electrical grid
Folegandros has been successfully connected to the mainland Greek electrical grid via a high-voltage network passing through Naxos and Santorini. This development is part of a 385.7 million euro interconnection project for the southern Cyclades islands, implemented by ADMIE.
The project includes the islands of Santorini, Folegandros, Milos, and Serifos. A key component is the 60 km, 150 kV underwater cable connecting Santorini and Folegandros, which features integrated optical fibers and was laid at a maximum depth of 340 meters.
To minimize environmental and visual impact, the new high-voltage substation in Folegandros utilizes Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) technology and features a stone-clad architectural design to blend with the local landscape. The interconnection aims to end energy isolation for these islands, reduce electricity production costs, and allow for the decommissioning of polluting oil-based power units, thereby reducing CO2 emissions.
Entities
ADMIE · Cyclades · Folegandros · Santorini · Stavros Papastavrou
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The total budget for the southern Cyclades interconnection project is 385.7 million euros. www.kykladiki.gr · www.ekriti.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The interconnection project includes the islands of Santorini, Folegandros, Milos, and Serifos. www.kykladiki.gr · www.ekriti.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The project allows for the cessation of polluting oil-based local power generation units. www.kykladiki.gr · www.ekriti.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The underwater cable was laid at a maximum depth of 340 meters. www.kykladiki.gr · www.ekriti.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The cable connecting Santorini and Folegandros is 60 km long and operates at 150 kV. www.kykladiki.gr · www.ekriti.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The connection ends the energy isolation of the islands and reduces electricity production costs. www.kykladiki.gr · www.ekriti.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new high-voltage substation in Folegandros uses Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) technology. www.kykladiki.gr · www.ekriti.gr · www.newsit.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] ADMIE installed an underwater cable system to interconnect the southern Cyclades islands. www.kykladiki.gr · www.ekriti.gr · www.newsit.gr