Another major infrastructure project for the smaller South Aegean islands is moving towards implementation following a decision by Regional Governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos to include underground electricity distribution works and municipal lighting upgrades on Lipsi in the South Aegean 2021–2027 Programme.
Total public expenditure is €2,147,934.73. Of this, €1,153,764.73 is co-financed public expenditure, with support from the European Regional Development Fund.
The project involves placing sections of the existing overhead electricity distribution network underground, in cooperation with HEDNO, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator. It also includes supplying and installing 95 self-contained solar LED lights on six-metre fibre-reinforced polyester poles.
Work covers removing existing overhead distribution lines, taking down 83 poles carrying conventional lights, constructing an underground electricity supply network and installing the infrastructure needed for safe operation.
A further 95 lighting points are planned along coastal areas and the municipal road network. The self-contained, all-in-one solar LED units will have integrated photovoltaic panels, lithium batteries, high-efficiency LEDs, motion sensors and operating controls.
Implementation is scheduled from 1 November 2026 to 30 June 2028.
Once completed, the project is expected to improve the appearance of public spaces, increase safety for pedestrians and vehicles and reduce the municipality's energy footprint through renewable energy.
The project falls within the Integrated and Sustainable Area Development priority of the South Aegean 2021–2027 Programme. The beneficiary is the Municipality of Lipsi.
