Govt announces solar hot water system funding
Cabinet on Monday approved a €1 million grant scheme for installing solar hot water systems.
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said there are two categories for applicants. The first is a broad ...
Our View: Are some eco policies harming the environment?
The Green Party has filed a formal objection to a massive photovoltaic plant proposed for the Mathiatis-Analyontas-Lythrodontas triangle, in the Nicosia district.The party is calling on all ecologically-aware people ...
Environmentalists say ‘no’ to solar farm
Environmentalists in central Cyprus have stated their opposition to plans to build a solar farm near the villages of Lythrodontas, Kataliontas and Mathiatis.
The Cyprus Environmental Movement said on Tuesday ...
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 ...
New solar park to significantly curb airports’ CO₂ emissions
A new photovoltaic park at Larnaca airport will prevent the emission of over 3,850 tonnes of CO₂ per annum, Hermes Airports said on Wednesday.
The company added that together with their ...
Fruitless search for energy saving funds
I write simply to share my experience with readers which might be a unique occurrence or widespread.
Sometime ago, the Cyprus Mail published an informative article about energy saving and ...
Agreement for bicommunal PV park in buffer zone
Cyprus and the north have agreed to work together for a study that could pave the way to create a photovoltaic park in the buffer zone, government spokesman Marios Pelekanos ...
Indian foreign minister to visit
India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is to visit on Thursday where a series of agreements are to be signed, ranging from migration and military cooperation to overseeing accession to ...
Cabinet approves incentives scheme for solar water heaters
Cabinet on Tuesday approved a €600,000 incentives scheme for the installation or replacement of solar water heaters in homes proposed by Energy Minister Natasa Pilides.
The plan offers a subsidy of €450 ...
Solar energy use among highest in Europe says Pilidou
Cyprus has work to do in order to accelerate its switch to greener forms of energy, but has already accomplished a fair amount, Energy Minister Natasa Pilidou said during a ...
Council of Ministers approves energy schemes
The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved two schemes for the installation or replacement of integrated solar water heating systems and solar panels, as well as for thermal insulation of ...