Western Macedonia (WM), Greece
The Western Macedonia economy, heavily reliant on the lignite mining industry and the Agios Dimitrios Power Plant in its capital Kozani, is transitioning away from lignite, affecting 16,000 jobs. In response, the region is developing financial tools and innovation hubs to mitigate the impact of this shift.
Responsible partner: CERTH
Table data
| Number of Municipalities Involved | Multiple, with Kozani being the capital |
|---|---|
| Population | 250,453 inhabitants |
| Number of Jobs Affected by Lignite Phase-out | ~ 630 direct jobs (for the deployment of 2.1 GW of wind energy) ~2,100 indirect jobs |
| Ongoing energy transition processes | Phasing out of lignite mining through the development of financing tools and regional innovation hubs for transition to sustainable energy sources. |
