The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator ( was formed by the separation of the Distribution Department of Greece's
Public Power Corporation
The Public Power Corporation S.A. (, abbreviated PPC, or DEIInfoCuriaCommission of the European Communities v Hellenic Republic Case C-394/02, published 2 June 2005, accessed 5 October 2022) is the largest electric power company in Greece. PPC ...
in order to comply with the 2009/72/EC EU Directive relative to the
electricity market
An electricity market is a system that enables the exchange of electrical energy, through an electrical grid. Historically, electricity has been primarily sold by companies that operate electric generators, and purchased by consumers or electr ...
organization. The mission of this company is to undertake the tasks of the Distribution Network Operator of
Greece
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to th ...
.
It is a 100% subsidiary of PPC, however, it is independent in operation and management, retaining all the independence requirements that are incorporated within the above mentioned legislative framework.
The electricity distribution network of Greece consists of:
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* 113,358 km of Medium Voltage Network (data of year 2020)
* 128,211 km of Low Voltage Network (data of year 2020)
See also
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Energy in Greece
Energy in Greece is dominated by fossil gas and oil. Electricity generation is dominated by the one third state owned Public Power Corporation (known mostly by its acronym ΔΕΗ, or in English DEI). In 2009 DEI supplied for 85.6% of all elect ...
References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.deddie.gr
Electric power companies of Greece
Electric power distribution network operators