Asharp rise in renewable energy production cuts has been recorded in Greece during the first
Asharp rise in renewable energy production cuts has been recorded in Greece during the first five months of 2025, confirming analysts’ predictions that curtailments could reach 10% of total renewable output this year—up from just 3.5% in 2024.
According to a new report released on Wednesday, July 2, by the environmental think tank Green Tank, a staggering 975 GWh of renewable energy were curtailed between January 1 and June 1, already surpassing the total annual curtailments for 2024, which stood at 899 GWh. This means that 8.9% of all renewable energy produced during this five-month period was effectively wasted.
May and June See the Sharpest Cuts Yet
In May alone, 383 GWh of renewable energy was curtailed—14.7% of monthly output—despite a 3.8% rise in electricity demand from April.
June followed the same trend, marking a break from past summers when high demand absorbed excess supply. Analysts link the cuts to a surge in solar power and limited export capacity, which strain grid stability.
Renewable Energy Tops the Mix—But at a Cost
Despite the setbacks, May marked a high point for green energy generation, placing renewables at the top of the power generation mix. Cumulatively, renewables delivered 9,935 GWh in the first
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