{"id":7947,"date":"2026-07-24T11:44:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/axinar.com\/?p=7947"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:44:54","slug":"solar-carport-permit-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/axinar.com\/en\/blog\/solar-carport-permit-greece","title":{"rendered":"Solar Carport Permitting in Greece: Process, Legislation, Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"

Permitting of photovoltaics in Greece was historically one of the most complex parts of installation. For solar carport<\/strong> specifically, the situation has simplified significantly in recent years, but critical points still exist that determine whether the project will complete in 1 month or 6 months.<\/p>\n

\nImportant Disclaimer:<\/strong> PV permitting legislation is frequently updated. The information below is indicative<\/em>. For each specific project, verify with the local Planning Office, DEDDIE and RAAEY<\/strong> the current limits and process.\n<\/div>\n

Two Parallel Processes<\/h2>\n

For each solar carport there are two separate permitting parts:<\/p>\n

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  1. Building Permit (Structural):<\/strong> For the canopy construction, Planning Office or New Building Code (NOK)<\/li>\n
  2. Electrical Connection:<\/strong> For grid connection with DEDDIE + RAAEY (depending on capacity)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. Building Permit<\/h2>\n

    Solar Carport as “Temporary Construction”<\/h3>\n

    The New Building Code (NOK)<\/strong> provides for the category of temporary constructions that don’t require a building permit, provided specific limits are observed:<\/p>\n