The radical changes that will take place in the Greece’s electricity market following the launch of the EU Target Model was the focus of the high-level online educational seminar held by the Institute of Energy for Southeast Europe (IENE), under the auspices of the Hellenic Energy Exchange (HEnEx) and sponsored by Elpedison.
More relevant than ever, the seminar took place shortly before the launch of the Energy Exchange under the EU Target Model, on November 1st. Through a series of well documented presentations, the seminar managed to inform comprehensively the participants about the new framework of the electricity market both in Greece and in Europe, in view of the latest guidelines issued by the European Commission for the "coupling” of electricity markets at regional level, illuminating, in this context, the growing role of energy exchanges. Emphasis was placed on the transition process itself and the changes it brings, creating an integrated market with increased competition and transparency, for the benefit of both participants and end consumers.
Speakers at the seminar were renowned experts, senior executives of energy companies and leading academics specializing in the Greek electricity sector, with deep knowledge of the electricity market and the operation of the Hellenic Energy Exchange. HEnEx CEO, Dr. George Ioannou, HEnEx Director of Strategy & Business Development, Dr. Vassilios Gountis, HEnEx Director of Market Operations, Dr. Christoforos Anestis Zoumas and the CEO of HEnEx subsidiary, EnExClear, Dr. Christos Nikolaidis, were among the speakers.
The Chairman of IENE, Mr. Costis Stambolis, stated: "This latest online seminar of IENE regarding the New Electricity Market was completed with success. The event was attended by more than 50 senior executives of Greece’s energy sector, who had the opportunity to learn about the radical changes that the Target Model will bring to the electricity market, a few days before it came into force. The participation of high-ranking executives of the Hellenic Energy Exchange was particularly valuable and rewarding, as they made an important contribution to the seminar with their enlightening presentations".
