The article was drafted by Alexandros Sarris, Senior Associate & Ioanna Toufexi, Associate for Lexology on July 6 On 20 May 2026, Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy published a draft Special Spatial Framework for Renewable Energy Sources (EChP-APE) for public consultation. The framework replaces the 2008 siting regime and introduces binding constraints that will...Read More

The article was drafted by Mara Vasileiou & Tasos Koletsas, Associates for Lexology on July 1,2026 On 26 February 2025, the European Commission presented the “Omnibus I” package of proposals, aimed at reducing the administrative burden on businesses, strengthening the competitiveness of the European economy, and simplifying sustainability obligations without abandoning the core objectives of...Read More

(Article drafted by Ioanna Toufexi, Associate and Andreas Papastathis, Partner for Lexology on February 16, 2026) Legal Framework and Strategic Mandate In a decisive move from political declaration to enforceable legal action, the European Union has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/261, setting out a structured framework for the gradual phase-out of natural gas imports from the...Read More

“Europe’s New Energy Arteries: ACER’s Roadmap for the TEN-E Revision” (Article drafted by Kosmas Karanikolas, Senior Associate, and Ioanna Toufexi, Associate, for Lexology on November 20, 2025)   Introduction: Europe’s Energy System in Transformation The European Union is entering a new era of energy transformation. Electrification, green industry, hydrogen, and renewable energy sources are rapidly...Read More

“Bulgaria launches Second Tender for EU-funded 1,900 MWh Standalone Battery Storage Facilities (RESTORE 2)” (Article drafted by Daniela Dzabarova, Senior Associate, and Desislava Dimitrova, Senior Associate, for Lexology on September 30, 2025) Introduction On 19 September 2025, the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy announced the commencement of the second tender under the National Infrastructure for Storage of...Read More

“A New Chapter in Green Energy: The New Law on Hydrogen Production in Greece” (Article drafted by Ioanna Toufexi, Associate, and Mara Vasileiou, Associate, for Lexology on September 19, 2025) The New Law and its Key Objectives In alignment with European Union’s policies on green development, Greece, through the adoption of Law 5215/2025 introduces a...Read More

“RAAEY’s Decision E-65/2025: A Regulatory Milestone for Greece’s Entry into the New Energy Storage Era” (Article drafted by Ioanna Toufexi, Associate, and Andreas Papastathis, Partner, for Lexology on September 5, 2025) The recent Decision E-65/2025 of the Greek Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy, and Water (RAAEW) marks a decisive step in Greece’s energy transition, as...Read More

Law 5215/2025: A Bold Reset for Landmark Investments in Renewable Energy, Innovation & Competitiveness (Article drafted by Mara Vasileiou & Eva Kotzairaki, Associates for Lexology on July 24, 2025)   Greece has introduced Law 5215/2025, amending Law 4684/2021, to enhance the national framework for “Landmark Investments of Outstanding Significance.” The new legal framework is designed...Read More

Data Centers: The Legal Imperative for Renewable Integration and Energy Storage (Article drafted by Ioanna Toufexi, Associate, and Kosmas Karanikolas, Senior Associate for Lexology on July 18, 2025)   Introduction: Data centres, as core infrastructure of the digital economy, have grown rapidly due to cloud computing, AI, IoT, and big data, but they also pose...Read More

“The importance of the participation of electricity storage plants in the balancing system” (Article drafted by Panagiota Maragkozoglou, Associate, and Andriani Kantilieraki, Senior Associate for Lexology on May 1, 2025) Greece is rapidly expanding its renewable energy (RES) sector and sees electricity storage as essential to effectively integrate RES into the national energy system. While...Read More