Cyprus aims to complete energy storage system by 2026, launch
The government plans to complete a new energy storage system, along with storage installations at two Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) power plants, by June 2026, Government
The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) representatives reported establishing a regulatory framework for energy storage in 2019, followed by market rules approval in 2021. The Cyprus Transmission System Operator has received 13 storage applications totaling 224 megawatts capacity, with eight applications processed and five under review.
AKEL MP Costas Costa characterised Cyprus as “the only country in the world where thousands of megawatt-hours go unused due to lack of centralised green energy storage systems,” adding: “During the day we waste megawatt-hours because we lack storage, and at night we are one step away from blackouts.”
Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) Chairman George Petrou announced ongoing tender processes for installing storage systems at the Dhekelia power station, with company proposals expected by month-end. Industry representatives raised concerns about existing programs.
The government plans to complete a new energy storage system, along with storage installations at two Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) power plants, by June 2026, Government
At the same time, Papanastasiou said that, according to estimates by the Cyprus Transmission System Operator, at least 600 MW of storage capacity will be required by 2030. Citing data for 2023, he
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