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Kea

Kea, also known as Tzia, is a Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea and the closest inhabited Cycladic island to Attica. It is the 6th largest and the 10th most populous island in the Cyclades. Kea covers an area of 131 square kilometres and has 88 kilometres of coastline. The highest peak is Prophet Elias, reaching 568 meters.

Samothrace

Samothrace is an island in the Thracian Sea, located in the northeastern Aegean, between Lemnos, Imbros, and Thasos. It covers an area of 178 square kilometres and is home to the highest peak in the Aegean, Mount Saos, which rises to 1,611 meters. The island's capital is the village of Chora, a picturesque settlement built amphitheatrically. Samothrace is renowned for its wild, pristine nature, featuring steep mountains, rich flora and fauna, waterfalls, small lakes, and beaches.

Serifos

Serifos is a small island in the western part of the Cyclades, Greece, known for its picturesque landscapes, rugged terrain, and traditional architecture. The island covers an area of 75.207 square kilometres and has an 83-kilometre coastline. Its capital, Chora, sits at an altitude of 200 meters, while the main port is in Livadi. With a permanent population of approximately 1,241 people (as of the 2021 census), Serifos is primarily known for its mining history.In 2023, RES penetration in the island's electricity system was about 2.4%.

Elafonisos

Elafonisos is a small island at the southeastern tip of the Peloponnese. Its population is around 700 in winter and doubles in summer. Known for its beautiful beaches, the island attracts many tourists, especially in August. Historically, it had one of the largest fishing fleets in Greece. Elafonisos covers 19 square kilometres and is part of the Laconia region, located near Neapoli to the east and Kythira to the south.Elafonisos is interconnected to the mainland and Kythira Island through medium-voltage submarine cables, making it part of Greece's national energy grid.

Kos

Kos Island is located in the South Aegean Sea, near Turkey's western coasts. It is the third-largest island in the Dodecanese, covering 290 square kilometres and with a coastline of 112 kilometres. It borders Kalymnos to the north, Nisyros to the south, Turkey to the east, and Astypalaia to the west. The island is 200 nautical miles from Piraeus and has the second-largest population in the Dodecanese, after Rhodes.The electricity demand of the Kos-Kalymnos electrical system in 2023 was around 360 GWh.

Kalymnos

Kalymnos is a Greek island and municipality in the southeastern Aegean Sea. It belongs to the Dodecanese island chain, and it is located between the islands of Kos (south, at a distance of 12 km/7 mi) and Leros (north, at a distance of less than 2 km/1 mi): the latter is linked to it through a series of islets. Kalymnos lies between two and five hours away by sea from the island of Rhodes.

Gavdos

Gavdos is a small island in the prefecture of Chania and the Region of Crete, located south of the island of Crete and is the southernmost Greek and European tip.  The island is located 22 nautical miles south of Chora Sfakion, and its area is 30 square kilometres. According to the 2021 national census of the Hellenic Statistical Authority, Gavdos has a population of 142 inhabitants. The total number of people on the island can exceed 1,500, most of whom are campers. The island’s port is Karave, while the capital is Kastri.

Aegina

Currently, the island lacks any alternative source of autonomous power. Aegina has frequently experienced sudden power outages and constant voltage fluctuations, which have become more common in recent years. One contributing factor is the variation in electricity demand due to tourism during the summer months.The municipality aims to achieve energy stability by utilising a form of renewable energy that is environmentally friendly, preserves the island’s natural beauty, and is suitable for local conditions.

Mathraki

The Diapontian Islands, also known as the Diapontia Islands, are a group of Greek islands located in the Ionian Sea, northwest of Corfu. The main inhabited islands in this archipelago are Othoni, Ereikoussa, and Mathraki. The Diapontian Islands do not have conventional electricity production units or renewable energy sources (RES). Instead, they rely solely on their interconnection with Corfu for electricity supply. Heating on all three islands is primarily achieved using diesel, wood, air conditioning, and resistive heaters.

Othonoi

The Diapontian Islands, or Diapontia Islands, are a Greek island group in the Ionian Sea, located northwest of Corfu. The archipelago's only inhabited islands are Othoni, Ereikoussa, and Mathraki.Othonoi's average load in 2022 was 0.08 MW, the peak load was 0.252 MW, and the demand for 2022 was 672 MWh. A diesel-run Thermal Power Station with a total maximum capacity of 0.62 MW facilitates energy production. Othonoi forms a 30 for 2030 island group together with Mathraki and Ereikoussa. 

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