Joining as a new RGI member, the Independent Power Transmission Operator of Greece (IPTO) is a public organisation supervised by the Ministry of Environment & Energy. IPTO is responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and development of the Hellenic Electricity Transmission System, aiming to ensure safe and undisrupted power supply across the country.

IPTO’s Ten-Year Network Development Plan provides for the electrical interconnection of major Greek islands in the High Voltage System by the end of the decade, the strengthening and modernisation of the continental power grid as well as the facilitation of Greece’s transition towards a cleaner energy mix and a climate-resilient future.

The Operator’s investment program includes state-of-the-art energy projects such as the HVDC Crete-Attica power link, the interconnection of the Cyclades as well as the integration of the Dodecanese and the Northeast Aegean islands to the mainland transmission system, which pave the way for higher green energy penetration on a domestic and regional level.

IPTO is also developing and designing new interconnectors to all neighbouring countries (Italy, Bulgaria, Albania, North Macedonia and Turkey) and the Eastern Mediterranean (Cyprus, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia), with Greece as the main hub (find out more on IPTO’s website).

Manos Manousakis, CEO, on  IPTO  joining RGI:

“We are excited to be a part of the Renewables Grid Initiative, a leading European platform in the changing energy landscape, bolstering collaboration among key stakeholders, in the critical juncture of green transition. The shift towards sustainable, climate-neutral energy systems calls for coordinated action across grid operators, policymakers, NGOs, and beyond. In this context, IPTO’s participation in RGI will be of mutual benefit. We aim to contribute valuable insights drawn from Greece’s evolving experience with the integration of renewable energy sources, while also learning from our colleagues across Europe. We look forward to a dynamic exchange of best practices in areas such as policy advocacy, public engagement, transparency, and innovation. Together, we can help accelerate the development of critical grid infrastructure projects that support a just, net-zero, and sustainable energy future for all European consumers.”