The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator ( el, Διαχειριστής Ελληνικού Δικτύου Διανομής Ηλεκτρικής Ενέργειας, or ΔΕΔΔΗΕ was formed by the separation of the Distribution Department of Greece's
Public Power Corporation
The Public Power Corporation S.A. ( el, Δημόσια Επιχείρηση Ηλεκτρισμού A.E., translit=Dimosia Epicheirisi Ilektrismou A.E., abbreviated PPC, or DEI InfoCuriaCommission of the European Communities v Hellenic Republic Ca ...
in order to comply with the 2009/72/EC EU Directive relative to the
electricity market
In a broad sense, an electricity market is a system that facilitates the exchange of electricity-related goods and services. During more than a century of evolution of the electric power industry, the economics of the electricity markets had un ...
organization. The mission of this company is to undertake the tasks of the Distribution Network Operator of
Greece
Greece,, or , romanized: ', officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with ...
.
It is a 100% subsidiary of PPC, however, it is independent in operation and management, retaining all the independence requirements that are incorporated within the above mentioned legislative framework.
The electricity distribution network of Greece consists of:
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* 111,130 km of Medium Voltage Network (data of year 2015).
* 125,160 km of Low Voltage Network (data of year 2015).
See also
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Energy in Greece
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References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.deddie.gr
Electric power companies of Greece
Electric power distribution network operators