Athens, April 17, 2024

Today, RESINVEST SA and SOLIS SA have completed the signing of the agreements for the renovation and modernization projects at eight major hospitals and health centers across the country, following related tenders conducted by TAIPED on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Specifically, the contracts involve the University Hospital of Larissa, the University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, the General Hospital of Amfissa, the General Hospital of Kefalonia, and the Health Centers of Akrata, Megalopolis, and Nafpaktos. These projects are being implemented within the framework of the “Greece 2.0” National Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

The RESINVEST – SOLIS consortium is responsible for the design and completion of all necessary works for the upgrade, renovation, and modernization of the clinics, laboratories, and infrastructures of these hospitals and health centers. The upgrades specifically include the development of architectural, structural, and electromechanical studies, civil and electrical engineering works, replacement of lighting systems with new LED technology, upgrade of plumbing installations, enhancement of electromechanical equipment, and building infrastructures (walls, floors, ceilings, insulations, roofs, etc.), as well as the renovation of internal layouts aimed at energy saving, functionality improvement, and accessibility.

The contracts were signed on behalf of RESINVEST by CEO Mr. Konstantinos Vasilakos, and on behalf of SOLIS SA, by CEO Mr. Christos Karkantos, and Vice President Mr. Stefanos Liapis. All signing events were attended by state officials including the Minister of Health Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, Deputy Minister of Health Mr. Marios Themistocleous, the General Secretary of Public Health Mrs. Eirini Agapidaki, representatives from the hospitals, and other prominent political and health personalities.

The timeframe for the completion of the construction works varies from 12 to 21 months from the date of signing each contract followed by a 15-month maintenance period.

“The signing of the contracts for the renovation and modernization of these eight health units marks a milestone for our company. At RESINVEST, we are dedicated to provide services that promote the social good and enhance the quality of life in local communities. I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone involved in the project, from our engineers and consultants to our administrative and support staff, as well as our partners at SOLIS SA. We look forward to delivering the completed projects and seeing their positive impact on the community and the improvement of health services provided,” stated Mr. Konstantinos Vasilakos, CEO of RESINVEST.

“With the signing of these contracts, our company continues its journey in the construction of health projects. With our specialized experience, the support of our experienced staff, and the assistance of our partners at RESINVEST, we hope to contribute to the upgrading of health structures and the provision of services to the citizens,” said Mr. Christos Karkantos CEO of SOLIS SA.

Following an international tender launched by the Municipality of Larissa, the association of companies, led by RESINVEST, “RES INVEST SA – INTRAKAT – GLOBILED Single-member LLC recently signed an agreement of 13.5 million euro in order to upgrade the street lighting system in the Municipality of Larissa within the framework of the energy efficiency planning.

According to the agreement, 15.804 street lights will be replaced by new LED lights and a new “Remote Control System” will be installed in the town of Larissa town and in the municipal units of Giannouli and Kilada. The contractor undertakes the installation and full operation of the project with equity capital, as well as the maintenance of the system for the next 10 years.

Provision of the energy services will be executed through an Energy Saving Performance Contract (ESPC). Therefore, the contractor ensures very high energy savings (75.98%) for the Municipality of Larissa. Furthermore, payment of the contractor is agreed to take place through energy savings that will be brought about by the reduction of the Energy Cost of the Municipality of Larissa.

General Manager of RESIVNEST quoted, “We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with the Municipality of Larissa, as this cooperation will enrich further our portfolio of green energy projects and will contribute to the development and establishment of our company in the Green Energy Industry”.

 The First Repowering project in Greece by EWT and RESINVEST on behalf of PPC Renewables

In the presence of representatives of the political leadership, the region, the local government and executives of the energy sector, RESINVEST and EWT celebrated the completion of the first Repowering project in Greece on 9 Aegean islands on behalf of PPC Renewables.

The event was welcomed by Mrs. R. Savvaki, Senior Economic Policy Officer on behalf of the ambassador of the Netherlands, Mr. S. Terstal, Mr. S. Oikonomou, President of the Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES), Mr. K. Mavros, CEO of PPC Renewables, Mr. C. Kok, CEO of EWT and Mr. D. Karagoules, General Manager of RESINVEST. The event was coordinated by the journalist Ms. M. Nikoltsiou.

EWT, through a public open tender, was assigned, by PPC Renewables, to undertake the design, supply, transport, installation, commissioning and maintenance of 10 Wind Farms, 22 Wind Turbines with a total capacity of 19.8MW on 9 Aegean islands, specifically in Evia, Ikaria, Karpathos, Psara, Lesvos Limnos, Samos, Chios and Mykonos, while the Greek group RESINVEST undertook as the main contractor the project management for the transportation and erection of the wind turbines. The infrastructure projects were assigned to joint venture, Electromec-Nostira and RESINVEST.

The contractors built all 10 wind farms simultaneously, with active construction sites on all the islands, despite the numerous difficulties they faced. Among the important successes of the project are the implementation of a particularly demanding and technically complex solution for the transport of the equipment to Melanios, Chios, through beach landing, for which a temporary ramp of 36 meters was built into the sea. Also, special management of the Wind Turbines had to be carried out in the Petrified Forest in Sigri, Lesvos, as a total of 650 findings were found in 3 foundations where they were transferred with special care and diligence to the Petrified Forest Museum in a specially designed exhibition space. Finally, the timely completion of the project was a challenge due to the unfavorable situation of lack of important materials for the construction of the interconnection networks, machinery and personnel due to the successive lockdowns.

Despite the difficulties, EWT and RESINVEST managed to handle all the issues that arose and currently 22 EWT Wind Turbines are in operation and generate more than 54,000 MWh per year, while at the same time contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 15,500 tons per year. Their good operation has been ensured through a 14-year maintenance contract.

Environmental management of the removed equipment was carried out on all the islands and, according to the current institutional framework, they were transferred to special management centers. Finally, for the first time all infrastructure projects are certified in terms of their construction quality by an independent body (BoP Certification).

The aim of Repowering is to make better use of the already installed equipment, the energy potential and the latest technology, which through modern wind turbines offer greater energy efficiency and better results.

Mr. Carel Kok, said in his speech “as a newcomer to EWT, I am completely satisfied to see the excellent teamwork, technical training of people, ability to overcome problems and excellent cooperation. I am proud of everything we have achieved together and I am convinced that our wind turbines together with our new Class IA model, are perfectly designed to meet the challenges and the ambitious plan for Repowering the Aegean”.

New Deal in Photovoltaics 

RESINVEST entered into an agreement with REDEN, a French Group, for the purchase of a photovoltaic projects’ portfolio, of 174 MW total power, taking into account the possibilities of amendments.

In particular, this agreement includes the purchase of 4 companies that hold the Producer Licenses for photovoltaic parks on behalf of REDEN Hellas. These projects were designed, developed, and licensed from RESINVEST starting from the greenfield phase and are now in the process of environmental licensing.

According to the agreements signed by the two companies, RESINVEST undertakes towards REDEN the total development of the projects, that include the study, technical design, licensing, safeguarding of the required land for the power stations and for the interconnection with the energy transmission system.

“We are delighted to start cooperation with REDEN, one of the most important French groups specializing in the domain of photovoltaic power stations. RESINVEST team will provide services of high standards to our partners to ensure the technical integrity and to maximize the economic efficiency of the projects”, said RESINVEST’s General Director.

Wind Park Xerakias Kefalonia 

The completion of the construction of the wind farm in Xerakias, Kefalonia, on behalf of PPC RENEWABLES, was celebrated at the hotel St. George Lycabettus by the companies AMERESCO and RESINVEST with the presence of political leaders, representatives of the regional and local government, as well as a great number of executives in the energy sector.

The ceremony was greeted by Mr. G. R. Pyatt, the Ambassador of the United States of America, Mr. N. Papathanasis, Deputy Minister for Development, Mrs. R. Kratsa, Governor of Ionian islands region, Mr. P. Kappatos, Member of the Parliament in Kefalonia, Mr. P. Ladakakos, President of ELETAEN, Mr. K. Mavros, Managing Director of PPC Renewables, Mr. G. Sakellaris, CEO of AMERESCO, and Mr. D. Karagoules, CEO of RESINVEST.

The consortium AMERESCO – RESINVEST undertook all project management and implementation activities regarding the BoP works and the procurement, transportation and installation of the wind turbines, operation and maintenance for 15 years. The project was successfully completed in less than a year despite the pandemic, “Ianos” cyclone and local protests during its first phase.

 
Click here in order to watch the video of the event. 

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens study about Medicane Ianos

Recent study of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens shows that the Wind Farm in Xerakias has zero effect on the floods of Kefalonia

Wind Farmes are not accountable for the floods in Kefalonia.