The Institute of Energy for SE Europe has welcomed five new corporate members within the last few months. These include Greece’s Public Gas Distribution Networks (DEDA) S.A, Gastrade, One Cycle Control, Electrip Hellas and Piraeus Bank. By joining IENE, these companies attest to the high standing of the Institute and its credibility as a leading regional think tank and information provider on energyThe Institute of Energy for SE Europe has welcomed five new corporate members within the last few months. These include Greece’s Public Gas Distribution Networks (DEDA) S.A, Gastrade, One Cycle Control, Electrip Hellas and Piraeus Bank. By joining IENE, these companies attest to the high standing of the Institute and its credibility as a leading regional think tank and information provider on energy.
Public Gas Distribution Networks (DEDA) S.A. (https://deda.gr) was established in 2017 as a subsidiary of Greece’s Public Gas Corporation S. A. (DEPA). DEDA possesses, develops, runs and supports the networks of natural gas distribution in the entire Greek territory, assuring the affordable, reliable, secure and undisrupted supply of energy to its customers.
Piraeus Bank (www.piraeusbank.gr), one of the four systemic banks of Greece, was establish in 1916 and is the leading bank in the country in terms of loan market shares and network presence. Piraeus Bank provides a full range of banking operations, with particular expertise in services to medium and small businesses and individuals, in electronic banking, as well as in the capital market. It provides a wide range of financial products and services in Greece. It should be noted that Piraeus Bank is considered a pioneer in the Greek market in the financing of RES projects and green products in general.
Gastrade SA (www.gastrade.gr ) is the first company in Greece to be granted an Independent Natural Gas System License, as it builds the Alexandroupoli Floating Storage and Gasification Station (FSRU). The purpose of Gastrade is the development, operation and management of modern natural gas systems in a safe, reliable manner, with respect for the environment and people, as the ultimate goal of the infrastructures it implements is to offer energy security in Greece and Southeast Europe.
Electrip Hellas, a subsidiary of the company Electrip (www.electripglobal.com) in Greece, is a member of the Turkish Zorlu Holding Group. Electrip's mission is to make electric vehicle owners' journeys easier and accelerate the electric vehicle revolution with AC and DC charging stations installed established in the city and on intercity roads. Electrip, in addition to the fast-charging facilities, it offers public points and installs charging stations at homes and workplaces in line with the demands of its users.
One Cycle Control Inc. (www.onecyclecontrol.com), based in Irvine, California, USA, has been providing, since August 2004, breakthrough power electronics technology for high-performance, high efficiency, and high-density power conversion and manufactures a range of high tech products. The firm’s products are used in a large range of applications covering microgrids, hybrid power, renewables, energy storage, voltage stabilization, power fact correction, harmonic cancellation, EV charging, electric aircraft, etc. The technology developed by One Cycle Control has attracted interest from the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the California Energy Commission, and the California Institute for Energy and Environment.
