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Greece Installs Gas Turbines to Boost Island Power Reliability

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

Greece's public power utility DEH is continuing its energy modernization program across non-interconnected islands, installing new flexible gas turbine units on Rhodes, Lesbos, and Chios. The initiative is part of a broader national plan to strengthen energy reliability on islands that operate outside the mainland grid. For visitors to Crete, which runs on its own independent power network, this signals an ongoing national commitment to reducing power disruptions across Greek island destinations. Crete benefits from similar infrastructure investment priorities. Tourists should be aware that island power systems can occasionally experience brief outages during peak summer demand, so keeping devices charged and carrying a portable power bank is a practical precaution during your stay.

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