EAC union gears up for possible strike action
The electricity authority’s technical union (Sepaik) is holding a series of island wide meetings this week, gearing up for possible strike action if long standing demands are not met, ...
Proposed PV and insulation plan announced
The energy ministry on Tuesday formally announced details of proposed subsidy plans for use of renewable energy from rooftop installations and energy saving measures through insulation. The final plan has ...
What COP28 developments mean for Cyprus
Natural gas will continue to be part of the energy mix for some time to come, giving the island breathing room to sort out the challenges it faces
COP28, the ...
‘Photovoltaics for all’: €30m scheme announced
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Thursday presented the €30 million scheme aiming to increase the use of photovoltaic panels in Cyprus which will in turn reduce home electricity bills.
The revised ...
European Investment Bank might fund Cyprus electricity project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is in the process of formulating a decision on the EuroAsia Interconnector, its president Werner Hoyer said on Monday.
His comments were understood to leave ...
Sustainable tourism in an age of climate change
President Nicos Christodoulides on Thursday reaffirmed Cyprus’ unwavering commitment to combatting climate change, underlining the urgency of taking proactive measures to address this global crisis.
Addressing a conference held at ...
EAC to file court case demanding price increases
The electricity authority (EAC) announced on Wednesday it will take the energy regulatory authority (Cera) to court to appeal Cera’s rejection of its request for a 25 per cent increase ...
Energy watchdog adopts EAC’s RES projects
The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (Cera) has adopted a draft decision on the development of Renewable Energy Source (RES) projects by the EAC, with the aim of expanding RES into ...
Solar energy: efficient land use for maximum potential
Maria Papaevripidou
Admittedly, as humans, we have done enough damage to our planet already and it is about time we start looking for the best solutions to restore it. Solutions ...
Energy system undergoing ‘a total restructuring’
Cyprus aims to solve its energy storage problem within the next 18 to 24 months, so that the energy generated from renewables doesn’t go to waste, the energy minister said on ...
Planned EU changes to the electricity market
Our public buildings are supposed to be zero emission by 2026, just three years away
Over the years we witnessed energy price surges quite a few times, but the situation became ...
Grid flexibility in Cyprus is critical for RES uptake
It is the key measure needed to reduce reliance on pricey fossil-fuels
Increased grid flexibility is critical if we are to produce more than 25 per cent of our electricity from ...
RES-produced electricity to be cut by up to 8 per cent
Electricity from renewables fed into the grid will this year be cut back by an estimated 6 to 8 per cent, to ensure stability of the system, the Transmission System Operator (TSO) ...
Our View: Incorporation of RES into grid was bungled
In an article in the Monday issue of the Cyprus Mail, energy expert Charles Ellinas exposed the scandalous failure of successive governments, but particularly the current one, to take the ...
Cyprus’ energy debacle: RES action needed ASAP
By Charles Ellinas
Following a joint-letter by the Distribution System Operator (DSO) and Transmission System Operator (TSO) on January 20 requesting suspension of licensing of new residential photovoltaic (PV) installations until ...
Top presidential candidates share positions on environmental topics
Disy-backed Averof Neophytou was the only one of the three main presidential candidates who failed to respond to a series of environmental related questions, including his climate crisis policies.
The ...
Cyprus in EU top three for fossil fuel usage
Cyprus is joint third within the EU for the highest share of fossil fuels in gross available energy at 89 per cent, far beyond the EU’s average of 69 per cent.
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‘Renewable energy storage shouldn’t be at mercy of Game of Thrones politics’
The state must proceed with immediate installation of a centralised renewable energy (RES) storage system to prevent blackouts from becoming commonplace, wind energy association secretary Christos Tsingis said on Monday.
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As US-EU trade tensions rise, conflicting carbon tariffs could undermine climate efforts
By Noah Kaufman, Chris Bataille, Gautam Jain and Sagatom Saha
Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union, two of the most important global leaders when it ...
Cyprus beats EU average in share of RES
The share of renewable energy in Cyprus in the period of 2015 – 2021 has increased at a faster pace compared with the EU average according to the energy ministry.
Data showed the ...
EAC unions meeting with ministers this Friday
A meeting between the energy and finance ministers, and unions representing workers at the Electricity Authority (EAC) has been rescheduled for this coming Friday.
The meeting had been set for ...
EAC unions to meet with minister to resolve workers’ demands
Electricity authority (EAC) unions are hoping to meet with Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos within the week, to resolve the ongoing demands of the workers, who are threatening measures if a ...
Further rise in cost of electricity in the new year, expert predicts (Updated)
By Elias Hazou and Iole Damaskinos
A rise in the cost of electricity is inevitable for Cyprus beginning in early February, due to the country’s reliance on electricity production ...
Minister doubts early agreement to EAC strike
Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos appeared doubtful on Wednesday that an agreement can be reached soon with electricity authority workers after a strike threat was called off at the last moment ...