Distributed energy resources Cyprus

Is Cyprus ready for full electricity market liberalisation?

Currently, Cyprus is in a transitional step before full electricity market liberalisation, which is being driven by the binding timetable of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) to ensure the full opening up of the energy market and granting consumers the right to choose their own supplier.

What type of energy is used in Cyprus?

Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Cyprus: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

How does Cyprus support the energy sector?

For the heating and cooling sector, Cyprus supports solar thermal and use of heat. Finally the transport targets are planned to be met through electrification of transport and use of biofuels.

What are Cyprus' energy goals?

For the heating and cooling sector, Cyprus foresees a target of 39.4%. In the transport sector, Cyprus plans to achieve 14% share of renewable energy by 2030. Cyprus supports PV and biogas/biomass for electricity production, while it also leans on onshore wind to achieve RES targets.

What are the possible scenarios for the energy system of Cyprus?

These scenarios based on possible combinations of major developments for the energy system of Cyprus, particularly: availability of imported gas, availability of an international electrical interconnection, availability of indigenous gas and related infrastructure.

How will the upcoming grid study affect the energy system of Cyprus?

However, the upcoming grid study will help define the nec-essary quantity of electricity storage under diferent scenarios, and their cost impact on the energy system of Cyprus. This can also be incorporated in a later revision of the model, once available.