Cyprus
Cyprus launches grant mechanism for energy storage
11 February 2025 - Owners of renewable energy systems in Cyprus can apply from February 14 for grants to add batteries, under a EUR 35 million program
Cypriot army to equip barracks with solar power plants
30 July 2024 - The National Guard of Cyprus intends to install PV plants at its camps and on barracks and warehouses within the EU's EUR 19 million program
Tesla, Samsung interested in 150 MW battery storage tender in Cyprus
28 June 2024 - Cyprus plans to launch a tender in September to support the installation and operation of battery energy storage systems of 150 MW in total
Power utilities in Greece, Cyprus allow home PV systems to be paid in installments
19 April 2024 - Greece and Cyprus have enabled the installation of home PV systems to be paid in installments and without upfront costs
Cyprus to spend EUR 40 million on energy storage
23 January 2024 - The electricity system in Cyprus still lacks storage capacities for excess energy produced in wind and solar power plants
Greece’s IPTO seeks shares in TSOs of North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro
14 December 2023 - The Greek Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) aims to expand its presence in the Balkans and entire Southeastern Europe
Energy independence of University of Cyprus
24 November 2023 - The University of Cyprus is preparing to materialize its plan for a 10 MW solar park. It added battery storage to help it achieve energy independence.
Cyprus, Bulgarian capital Sofia preparing photovoltaics programs for vulnerable households
09 November 2023 - Cyprus and Sofia Municipality are launching public calls for solar panels for free for a number of households. Another option in Cyprus is to install a PV system without upfront costs.
First hydrogen valley to be established in Cyprus
21 September 2023 - A group of companies including ones from Greece and Romania want to establish the first hydrogen valley in Cyprus
Installation of first municipal solar power plant in Cyprus to start in September
29 August 2023 - The town of Aradippou near Larnaca is about to start building the first municipal solar power plant in Cyprus
Cyprus no man’s land to host joint solar park
12 July 2023 - A study is underway for a joint solar park with storage in the Green Line area, which separates the Cypriot Greek and Turkish communities
Greece’s IPTO enters EuroAsia Interconnector project with 25% share
30 June 2023 - The Independent Electricity Transmission Operator of Greece will participate in the share capital of EuroAsia Interconnector with 25%