Agean Island Astypalea Is Electrifying — Nearly At 100% EV Sales, 80% Solar Electricity By 2026
PublishedAstypalea, an island in the Agean Sea, is electrifying. Almost 100% of new car sales are now electric car sales. Additionally, 25% of the islanders now use the electric ridesharing service ASTYBUS, which allows them to rent electric cars, electric scooters, and electric bikes.
A solar power plant will provide 100% of the necessary electricity for the island’s EVs when it goes online in 2024. I should note that this is a small island. The solar power plant will be just 3 megawatts in capacity. Nonetheless, it’s a micro example of what’s possible and a view into the future for other places.
The solar power plant will provide enough electricity for 100% of the island’s EVs, or enough generally for 60% of the island’s electricity needs. The power plant will also include battery storage. By 2026, the green energy project is supposed to expand to cover 80% of the island’s energy needs. This cleaner energy system is replacing a predominantly diesel-based energy system.
The island’s early electrification and green electricity leadership is in large part a project between Volkswagen Group and the Hellenic Republic. “Over the next two decades, we will see many of the changes that make up the Astypalea project in other regions of Europe as well,” said Maik Stephan, Head of Business Development for Volkswagen Group. “Particularly impressive is the people’s change in mood from initial skepticism to great approval.
Researchers from the University of the Aegean and the University of Strathclyde will follow and analyze the project for several years to come.
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