The article was also published in the online edition of Construction magazine, extending the reach of the Institute’s positions to professionals across the engineering, construction, and broader built environment sectors.

This publication forms part of the Institute’s outreach and stakeholder engagement activities, further strengthening its presence in the public discourse on the advancement of electromobility and the development of the necessary building infrastructure.

Further information: https://dailies.boussias.com/build/s/S8nSPYJ8BLPrtF6

The article highlights the need for modern, safe, and reliable electrical infrastructure, as well as the important role of the electrical engineering sector in addressing the emerging requirements shaped by the energy transition and the adoption of new technologies.

Further information: https://electrologos.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HLEKGOS_JULY-AUG_2026_low.pdf

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The Workshop was organized on the initiative of Dimitris Skylogiannis, member of the HELIEV, Kostas Mathioudakis, the Institute’s financial officer, also participated as a panel speaker. The discussion brought together representatives of Charge Point Operators (CPOs), executives from HEDNO, and a representative of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. The Workshop focused on key technical, regulatory and procedural issues affecting the deployment of EV charging infrastructure and, more broadly, the advancement of electric mobility in Greece.

HEDNO’s Methodology for Grid Connection Offers

A central topic of the Workshop was HEDNO’s comprehensive presentation of the methodology used to calculate Grid Connection Offers for both Low Voltage and Medium Voltage connections.

The presentation explained the principal factors that determine the connection cost of an EV charging installation, distinguishing between standardized connection charges and project-specific costs arising from the particular technical characteristics of each installation. It also clarified the circumstances under which extensions, reinforcements or upgrades of the existing distribution network may be required.

Particular emphasis was placed on the further development of HEDNO’s digital Connection Cost Estimation Tool, enabling investors and CPOs to obtain, at the earliest stages of project planning, a more accurate assessment of:

• the estimated grid connection cost
• any required network reinforcement or extension works
• the applicable technical requirements
• the expected timeframe for completion of the grid connection

V2G, V2H and V2B Technologies

A second major theme of the Workshop was the growing role of Vehicle-to-Grid(V2G),  Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Building (V2B) technologies.

Bidirectional charging technologies fundamentally transform the role of electric vehicles. Rather than functioning solely as electricity consumers, EVs can become active components of a broader and more flexible energy ecosystem.

Subject to the appropriate technical, contractual and regulatory framework, the energy stored in an EV battery can be exported in a controlled manner:

• to the electricity grid through V2G applications
• to residential premises through V2H applications

The successful implementation of these technologies requires, among other
elements:

• bidirectional EV chargers
• smart and appropriately configured electricity meters
• close cooperation with vehicle manufacturers
• separate metering of imported and exported electricity
• clearly defined import and export power limits
• safe operation under communication failure conditions
• interoperability between the electric vehicle, charging equipment, Energy

Management Systems (EMS), service providers and the Distribution System Operator (DSO)

Particular attention was given to the regulatory framework that will be required for the deployment of V2G and V2H services in Greece, including their participation in the electricity market and the technical specifications that installations and equipment will need to satisfy.

Additional Topics Covered

The agenda of the 3rd Workshop also included discussions on:

• implementation of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR)
• hybrid EVSE–PV–BESS systems
• integration of photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems and DC fast charging infrastructure
• dynamic electricity pricing
• deployment and utilization of smart meters
• monitoring of grid connection applications through dedicated CPO corporate accounts
• the establishment of clear metering requirements for publicly accessible EV charging stations

The successful organization of the third Workshop highlights the importance of sustained and institutionally coordinated cooperation between HEDNO, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, and professional stakeholders across the e-mobility sector.

Such collaboration is essential to ensuring that the expansion of EV charging infrastructure in Greece proceeds with technical reliability, transparency, predictability, interoperability and a common regulatory framework that supports both investors and the broader transition to sustainable mobility.

The interview highlights the progress made in recent years, while also emphasizing the need for further development of the charging network, particularly through the installation of additional fast chargers along the national road network. It also addresses the importance of the proper use of charging stations, which is a key factor for the smooth operation of electromobility infrastructure.

For more details, visit: https://www.energodromio.gr/metafores-ilektrokinisi/stathmoi-fortisis-ilektrikon-oximaton-kappatos/

The cooperation establishes a common framework of actions, including the following:

• education, awareness-raising, and professional training of technicians and employees in the areas of installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicles and their associated charging infrastructure,

• the targeted linkage of research and innovation with entrepreneurship in the electromobility sector,

• the exchange of know-how, experience, and best practices between the two organizations,

• the co-organization of scientific workshops, conferences, and educational events,

• joint participation in national and European programmes related to electromobility and associated technologies.

Particular emphasis is placed on the development of structured, certified training programmes, with the objective of creating highly skilled human capital capable of supporting the rapid growth of the electromobility market in Greece.

Actions implemented under this cooperation will be carried out under the auspices of both organizations, while the Memorandum provides for the expansion of collaborative initiatives into additional domains related to electromobility and its enabling technologies.

HELIEV – INNORA P.C. cooperation constitutes a further substantive step towards the structured development of electromobility, the enhancement of professional technical competence, and the diffusion of innovation within the Greek market.

For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/disTiXzq

More information at the link below: https://energypress.gr/news/ilektrokinisi-stin-ellada-o-thesmikos-rolos-toy-elinio

We extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated team at HEDNO, whose tireless efforts are supporting this critical transition.

At HELIEV, we remain committed to building the future of e-mobility, together.

Agenda

For more details, visit: https://www.epixeiro.gr/article/530146

• Establishing an extensive network of charging stations,
• Providing incentives such as VAT reductions and vehicle exchange programs,
• Establishing cost-effective solutions for battery replacement.

He further noted that reducing bureaucratic processes will accelerate the growth of electromobility, positioning Greece as a benchmark for green mobility.

For more details, visit: https://www.mkdn.gr/oikonomia/me-poso-trehei-i-ilektrokinisi-stin-ellada-oi-paragontes-poy-tin-epireazoyn-kai-ta