Distribution network operator DEDDIE/HEDNO plans to take legal action challenging a fine of one million euros imposed by RAAEY, the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water, for problems concerning how two auctions offering connection terms for solar power units in the Peloponnese and Crete were conducted, the operator’s top official has noted in a statement addressed to parliament.

The operator does not accept the RAAEY decision and will challenge it in the legally prescribed manner, stated Anastasios Manos, chief executive officer of DEDDIE/HEDNO, in response to a question posed by the main opposition leftist Syriza party.

DEDDIE/HEDNO also believes the RAAEY fine does not annul the auctions and intends to continue and complete its processing of applications for the Peloponnese and Crete networks, both saturated, the CEO noted.

The operator considers that it has taken all possible measures to ensure the auction’s platform functions properly, stressing it has fully complied with a relevant circular issued.