Track: Energy and Resource Efficiency
Abstract
The electricity generation system in Greece relies heavily on conventional fossil fuel thermoelectric power plants. A high proportion of the electricity generated in Greece comes from lignite-fired power plants. The purpose of this paper is to assess the performance of lignite-fired electricity power plants that are currently operating in Greece. Electricity generation units are considered as linear multi-input/-output systems. A standard data envelopment analysis tool is utilised in order to evaluate their overall efficiency. Technical and environmentally adverse performance indices are employed. Computational results included in the paper are presented and discussed in detail. Implied future electricity generation policies are also identified.