Naxos island was connected to the high-voltage system on Tuesday evening, at a ceremony marking the completion of phase II of linking the Cycladic Islands to the mainland power grid.

Environment & Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis and Energy & Fossil Raw Materials Alexandra Sdoukou inaugurated the linking of Naxos with Mykonos and Paros, as well as the high-voltage substation of the island.

Phase II of the Cyclades link includes laying submarine cables between Naxos and Mykonos, and Naxos and Paros, and the construction of the GIS-type substation. It also includes the upgrading of the existing cable connection between Evia and Andros, and Andros and Tinos, which were completed in the start of 2020. At the same time, upgrades are also in the plan for power to more remote islands of Iraklia, Schinoussa and the Koufonissia cluster.

The project is budgeted at 68 million euros and is co-financed by Greece and the European Union.

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