Development
Minister Dimitris Sioufas on Saturday inaugurated "the pioneering power
plant for the production of hydrogen with the use of aeolic energy at the
Keratea Energy Park," as stated in a press release by the Development Ministry.
In his speech, Sioufas expressed "satisfaction" over the fact that "our
country's research community, along with the private sector, pioneer in
the research and development of technologies in the much promising sector
of hydrogen. He further expressed certainty that "the apparent Hydrogen
Economy will create new economic activity and new jobs."
He said:"Our country can contribute
in the effort to claim a part of this activity, either by constructing
relevant equipment, either utilising installations."
Sioufas added:"The specific project,
which was financed within the context of the 5th Research Programme Framework,
is of a total budget of 5.4 million euros and participating in this are
14 European research agencies from Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
It concerns the installation of a 25 kW unit."
The minister congratulated the "Renewable
Sources of Energy Centre" (KAPE) and the "Rokas" company for their contribution
in the development of such systems which will allow Greece to pioneer in
major sectors for the energy of the future.
Sioufas drove a car which is used
in the Park and operates with hydrogen.

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