The project would combine 72MW of solar PV with a 41MW/82MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS), making it the largest to-date of either technology type.
Can Floating photovoltaic plants be used in Cyprus?
The conditions for using floating photovoltaic plants, energy storage and renewable offshore energy in Cyprus have improved. The project examines the feasibility and potential of floating photovoltaic plants in Cyprus. It also advises the Cyprus Government on developing national strategies for pumped-storage plants and renewable offshore energy.
What is the Cyprus pumped-storage project?
It also advises the Cyprus Government on developing national strategies for pumped-storage plants and renewable offshore energy. To this end, the project is drafting contract templates and technical specifications in order to implement corresponding projects.
What does the Green Energy Council do in Cyprus?
With its Cypriot partners, it identifies obstacles and drafts recommendations for developing floating photovoltaics, pumped-storage plants and offshore renewable energy. In this way, it contributes to protecting the climate and expanding green energy in Cyprus.
The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) representatives reported establishing a regulatory framework for energy storage in 2019, followed by market rules approval in 2021. The Cyprus Transmission System Operator has received 13 storage applications totaling 224 megawatts capacity, with eight applications processed and five under review.
Can Cyprus harness green energy at sea?
Cyprus has significant potential to harness green energy at sea - for example, offshore wind energy, meaning through wind power plants at sea, or ocean energy. However, projects using these technologies have not yet been implemented in Cyprus.
What kind of electricity is used in Cyprus?
The rest of the electricity supply in Cyprus is based exclusively on heavy fuel oil and diesel power plants, which are harmful to the environment and climate. There is also very limited space available to install photovoltaic and wind power plants.