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The storage market is moving at 2 speeds!

April 9, 2025/in Cleantech, Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy/by Chara Marmaridou

Event: Renewable Energy Tech, Thessaloniki

First published: Energypress

Ypatios Moysiadis, CEO of WattCrop, referred to the challenges and the progress recorded by the storage market in Greece at the Renewable Energy Tech exhibition.

As he noted, it is expected that batteries would be the main focus of the exhibition, while the market is in a holding pattern. Specifically, among other things, he noted:

The Energy Transition

March 7, 2025/in Uncategorized/by Chara Marmaridou

Written by Vikram Kumar at VENTUS

From struggle, betrayal, and the preservation of human dignity comes the love of engineering. These forces have always shaped history and will continue to shape the future. Time is a fluid concept. Infinite knowledge is instantaneously available; we just need a clear head to see it, Quantum Computing is on the horizon, but a distant potential and Artificial Intelligence is already here.

Hydropower: a tool for flood management?

November 22, 2024/in Cleantech, News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability/by Niki Tsani

Written by Margarita Kyrkou, surveyor & GIS specialist.

Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the energy of flowing or falling water to generate electricity. It is one of the oldest and most widely used sources of renewable energy in the world. Also, it can play a crucial role in managing floods by providing a controlled release of water during heavy rain or snowmelt events.

Wattcrop announces new innovative renewable energy projects!

November 16, 2024/in Cleantech, News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability/by Niki Tsani

Recently, Wattcrop, true to its vision and commitments, submitted three more renewable energy projects to the independent Regulatory Authority for Waste Energy and Water (RAEAEY) for the issuance of a producer’s certificate. The first of these is a storage project with accumulators while the other two are photovoltaic plants with integrated storage.

The storage project submitted to RAAEY in September is located in the region of Florina. It is an interconnected Energy Storage System (stand-alone BESS) with a Nominal Capacity of 400 MWh and Nominal Power of 100 MW.

Managing Battery Waste: Ensuring Sustainability in the Renewable Energy Era

November 7, 2024/in Cleantech, News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability/by Niki Tsani

Written by Aggeliki Marinou, environmental engineer at Wattcrop.

The transition to renewable energy is a promising and necessary step toward a more sustainable future. As the use of renewable energy technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines rapidly increases, so does the need to address the problem of battery disposal. Batteries play an important role in energy storage, making them an integral part of the renewable energy system. The challenges and solutions around battery waste management in the context of renewable energy are explained below.

Cultural Heritage Conservation Meets Green Energy: A Harmonious Blend

October 27, 2024/in Cleantech, News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability/by Niki Tsani

Written by Riki Argyropoulou, junior surveyor at Wattcrop.

In an era marked by pressing environmental concerns and a growing recognition of the value of cultural heritage, the convergence of cultural heritage conservation and green energy initiatives presents a unique opportunity for sustainable development. This harmonious blend not only safeguards our past but also ensures a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come. In this article, we will explore the intersection of cultural heritage preservation and green energy solutions, highlighting the benefits of this collaboration and its potential to drive positive change.