Curtailment crisis in Cyprus

The typical volume of excess clean power wasted daily on the island has rocketed since last year. With a fossil fuel industry veteran heading the energy department after February’s presidential election, what prospect is there of a green transition?

Issue 07/08 - 2023 | Beyond solar

Developing plans to connect the Cypriot grid to both the European mainland and countries in the Middle East and North Africa region will help the country boost its share of renewable energy. More local solutions – in the form of energy storage – are also needed, however.

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