The linking of Cycladic Islands to the mainland’s electricity network will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Syros island at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, the Environment and Energy ministry said on Friday, ANA reports.
According to the ministry, the project will provide reliable and adequate power to the islands especially during the summer, when demand hits a spike due to tourism. It will also reduce the carbon footprint of oil-run power stations on the islands. Furthrmore, the ministry said, it will lower household bills throughout Greece by reducing the fees collected against the cost of non-connected islands.
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