Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

We support the Aiolos NTUA student team of the National Technical University of Athens in their effort for distinction in the International Small Wind Turbine Competition 2026

We believe that the energy transition is based on innovation and collaboration, and needs people with knowledge, creativity and vision. In this context, we support the Aiolos NTUA student team of the National Technical University of Athens, which designs and manufactures small wind turbines, and will be participating in the International Small Wind Turbine Contest 2026.

Innovation in wind energy technology

Aiolos NTUA is a group of NTUA students from multiple disciplines, which works in the field of wind energy with the aim of developing innovative, efficient and sustainable small-scale solutions. The team made its first appearance at the ISWTC contest in 2024 with the "Meltemi" wind turbine, while in 2025 it achieved a significant distinction, winning first place in the overall ranking of the contest and second place in the Annual Energy Production category with the "Zephyros" wind turbine.

Today, the team consists of 35 students from the National Technical University of Athens, from the Schools of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. For this year's participation in ISWTC 2026, Aiolos NTUA is developing the new project "Alcyone", which focuses on improving the efficiency and overall operation of the wind turbine, with the main innovation being the introduction of an active pitch control mechanism. This technology is expected to help increase energy production, especially in low-wind conditions, as well as to make the wind turbine run more steadily at higher wind speeds.

A continuous commitment

Our support to Aiolos NTUA is another aspect of our ongoing collaboration with the National Technical University of Athens. Recently, we  participated in educational activities at the University, including the Seminar on Electrification Technologies and Applications at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, while we also supported the 21st EAWE PhD Seminar organized by NTUA, in collaboration with the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN) and the European Wind Energy Academy (EAWE).

Additionally, we support the Prometheus Eco Racing student team of NTUA, in its work to develop efficient electric vehicles. Through these initiatives, we actively strengthen the educational and research community, championing groups of young people working on technologies which will prove critical for our future: renewable energy sources, electromobility, energy efficiency and sustainable engineering solutions.

Building the future

For us, supporting teams like Aiolos NTUA is an investment in knowledge, innovation, and the people who will be called upon to design the next day of energy. We stand by the new generation of engineers and scientists, supporting their effort to turn academic knowledge into action and their ideas into solutions with real impact.

We implemented two fire drills together with the Fire Service in our solar parks, confirming our commitment to prevention and safety.

We carried out fire drills in our Kavasila and Karydia solar plants, in collaboration with the local teams of the Hellenic Fire Service. Each drill was designed to simulate realistic conditions and test in practice the operational readiness of all parties involved.

Operational readiness drills

The first drill took place at  the Karydia solar park, in the Municipality of Xanthi (Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace), with the participation of our employees, contractors, as well as the Fire Service of Xanthi. The scenario concerned a fire outbreak inside and outside the park and the immediate, coordinated mobilization of all parties involved. After the completion of the drill, there was a detailed exchange of technical information between our engineers and the officers of the Fire Service, with an emphasis on the equipment of solar installations and the electrical hazards related to incident response.

Subsequently, a similar drill was implemented at the Kavasila solar park, in the Municipality of Pinios (Regional Unit of Ilia), in collaboration with the Fire Service of Lechena. The scenario simulated a fire incident within the project, with the aim of testing the application of safety procedures in real operating conditions of a RES project. For the coordination management of the incident, the Fire Service’s Forces Coordination Informational System "ENGAGE" was used.

Supporting Civil Protection and the Fire Service

Our support for Civil Protection and the work of the Hellenic Fire Service has been a long-standing priority.  In 2024, we organized training seminars for Fire Service officers and cadets in Ptolemaida, Kozani, Grevena and Chalkidiki, while we proceeded to provide equipment and materials to the Fire Services of Alexandroupolis and Kozani, as well as to the Fire Academy of Ptolemaida. We also collaborated with the 4th Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) to implement an evacuation drill in one of our wind farms, actively enhancing our operational readiness and security.

At the same time, the implementation of the drills in our projects reinforces our commitment to safety, confirming that prevention, exchange of expertise and cooperation are our main priorities in all our activities.