Update 7 Construction Villa Eärendil in Gennadi
New construction Gennadi: update 7) September 6, 2026 Fantastic news today: The solar panels for the first 2 houses have been installed. When applying for building permits in Greece, a sustainability paragraph is not yet mandatory, as it is in some other countries (e.g. in the Netherlands), but it is certainly very much appreciated. And it can sometimes speed up the permit process. Upon delivery, a truck with a crane placed the panels directly on the roofs. There are now 23 solar panels on both roofs and 20 KW back-up batteries have also been installed. This makes each villa almost completely independent of the energy grid. This is a huge plus for our guests because during heavy thunderstorms the power can sometimes temporarily fail. There is also every now and then a huge peak in the demand for electricity during the busiest summer months. Especially when it is very hot, the air conditioners are running at full speed everywhere. With our installed panels and batteries we no longer run the risk of power outages. Together with the installer, we looked at the best angle of inclination without disturbing the sea view. As can be seen in the photo, it worked out fine! Thanks to the team of Rodos Energy! It is nice to know that we, and especially our guests, are now always supplied with electricity. Of course, we don’t have a lack of sunshine on Rhodes. Also check out our Instagram page for more information. https://www.instagram.com/aeglos_villas
Update 6 Construction Villa Gennadi 23 August 2026
August is the month when almost everyone in Greece goes on holiday. The people of Rhodes are no exception to this rule. However, our gardener has been working hard and, as you can see in the photos, all the plants are now in their proper places. Drip irrigation has also been installed to ensure that the plants receive enough water during the dry months. The water supply has been programmed and carefully regulated. It will stop in the autumn when the rainy season begins. Once all the outdoor work has been completed, the garden will be finished with gravel between the plants. This will help reduce weeds, but more importantly, it will help retain moisture in the soil. From September 1st, we will be back in Gennadi ourselves. We will then start furnishing the second villa. The furniture is ready and all the lights have been delivered. Obviously, we won’t be able to rent out this second villa during the current season. So, even though it’s only the end of August, the next season has already begun for us. This means we will finish everything as quickly as possible and then have some beautiful professional photos taken. From April 15th next year, this villa will also be fully available to book for a wonderful holiday. At the end of next week, we’ll share a preview with a few photos of the new villa, fully furnished and ready to go. Stay tuned for updates!