Who we are
With a strong portfolio of projects in Greece and an extensive experience in the RES sector from 2006, Solar Cells Hellas (SCH) provides professional solutions for the realization of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) projects, including techno-economic studies, design, procurement of equipment, construction (EPC), operation and maintenance (O&M) either for photovoltaic (PVs) or Wind (WFs) parks.
Solar Cells Hellas is currently developing more than 1GW of RES projects in a rather fragmented Greek market, 103,6 MW of which are in operation, and the rest are under construction/development. The portfolio
consists of small PVs (<500KW each), small WFs (<3MW each), PVs (varying from 1< < 50MW) and BESS (storage) projects.
Our Mission
The company provides an ideal platform for any international investor to acquire a strategic position in the promising Greek RES sector. With an extensive experience in RES project development and RES parks operation, our management team covers a complete product offering across the entire project life, including the development of engineering studies, the undertaking of licensing procedures, assessment and supply of equipment, etc.
Our Vision
Our vision is a Green Future for all. We consider that energy is the key driver for the development of our society and we are committed to play a signifigant role for a sustainable energy future for the world. Through research and development, we aiming at continuous innovation, improved services, and applications. Thats why we are commitment to solid moral principles and transparency in all fields of activity, with constant growth and flexibility regarded as the key factors in our business model.
Milestones
Management Team
Dimitrios Panagakos was born in August 1955. He studied electrical engineer in the National Technical University.
Before he ended his studies he started working in “PETROLA” a company of Latsis Group.
Then he found himself in Middle East, working as a supervising engineer in large infrastructure projects. Returning in Greece worked in ADK taking an active role in the construction of the electrical installation in “Greek Arms Industry” in Lavrio.
In the middle 90s established O.DI.TEC S.A. a pre-recorded optical digital discs company. In 2006 decided to FOUND Solar Cells Hellas Group the first vertically integrated PV producer in Southeast Europe.
Today Solar Cells Hellas consists of 3 production lines with the capacity of the Group reaching up to 80MW annually. Dimtrios Panagakos is the President & CEO of Solar Cells Hellas, Soltech SA and O.DI.TEC SA. Also with a number of companies he is actively dealing with the development of privately owned RES projects.
Leonidas Panagakos was born in 1988 in Athens, Greece. He studied Science of Business Management in DEREE, The American College of Greece in Athens.
He took significant courses while studying, such as Internet Marketing, Advertising and Business Strategy and he participated in big projects in M&M’s Marketing Plan, in Delta’s Advertising Campaign and for Apple Inc.
During 2008-2011 still in University, he had been working for Solar Cells Hellas S.A. Mr. Panagakos in 2013 expanded his activity in tourism with the acquisition of a medium size boutique hotel in Mani, South Peloponnese Petra & Fos Boutique Hotel & Spa.
He is also Head Manager and shareholder in 4E S.A., a company which operates in the sector of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and manages a portfolio of Photovoltaic Parks (www.4eenergiaki.gr), Spes Solaris S.A, a company which is specified in Renewable Energy Sources and manages a portfolio of large-scale PV Power Parks (www.spessolaris.gr) and Regional Investments, a real estate company engaged in the real estate market with a strong presence since 2009 (www.regional-investments.gr).
Finally, is a Shareholder of ARS S.A a technical company which provides solutions to the engineering, procurement and construction in RES projects. ARS is specialized in the cleaning of PV modules and operational management of solar parks (http://www.arservices.gr).
Antonios G. Frantzeskos brings more than 30 years of experience in the banking sector, including 25 years in senior management positions such as Director of Credit, Director of Branch Network, Director of Business Centers, and member of Investment and Credit Committees.
He holds a degree from the DELTA Private Technical Vocational School (1987), the Institute of Banking Studies of Emporiki and Ioniki-Laiki Banks (1995), and multiple certifications from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in areas including Credit Management, Banking Administration, Financial Management, Fintech & Digital Transformation, and Project Management.
Before joining Solar Cells Hellas Group, he also worked as an Insurance and Investment Advisor at INTERAMERICAN S.A. for five years.
Since 2020, Antonios has been a key executive at Solar Cells Hellas Group, leveraging his extensive expertise in finance and management to support the Group’s strategic development and growth.
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