Energy source/Technology

Energy generated

Energy use in the building

Reliability of the technology

Cost effectiveness of the technology

Current use in buildings in northern Greece

Solid biomass in individual systems

Heat

Space heating, hot water production

High

Satisfactory

Yes

Solid biomass in district heating systems

Heat

Space heating, hot water production

High

Satisfactory

No, it has not been studied

Solar thermal energy-Flat plate collectors

Heat

Hot water production

High

Satisfactory

Yes

Solar-PV systems

Electricity

Lighting, Operation of electric appliances

High

Satisfactory

Yes

Waste heat rejected from various plants

Heat

Space heating, hot water production

High

Satisfactory

Yes