{"id":967,"date":"2025-09-15T14:21:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eac-web.dgmedialink.com\/?page_id=967"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:34:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:34:21","slug":"renewable-energy-sources-res","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pilot.eac.com.cy\/en\/generation\/renewable-energy-sources-res\/","title":{"rendered":"Renewable Energy Sources (RES)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":950,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-967","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Renewable Energy Sources (RES) - Electricity Authority of Cyprus<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pilot.eac.com.cy\/en\/generation\/renewable-energy-sources-res\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Renewable Energy Sources (RES) - 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Achieving this goal is very important for both reductions in electricity prices as well as to support green energy transition of our country.<\/p>\n<h5>Akrotiri Photovoltaic Park<\/h5>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Akrotiri Limassol Photovoltaic (PV) Park is one of the largest and most modern renewable energy projects in Cyprus. The inauguration took place on January 9, 2024, while the park has been in commercial operation since October 2023. The first phase, with a capacity of 12 MW, consists of two sections: A1 (8 MW) and A2 (4 MW), and covers an area of 184 decares (approx. 45 acres) with 18,250 PV panels of 660 W each.<\/span><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">The park generates over 20,000 MWh annually, saves approximately 4,700 tons of fuel, and reduces CO\u2082 emissions by 14,000 tons per year. The total cost of the project amounted to \u20ac9.7 million, with a generation cost of 5.0 cents\/kWh -the lowest ever achieved by a large-scale renewable energy project in Cyprus. The energy is integrated into the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) generation mix, directly benefiting the majority of Cypriot consumers.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">A critical parameter of the project was its environmental integration, given its proximity to the Akrotiri Salt Lake -an important wetland of European significance. The approach rested on two pillars: preventing\/mitigating environmental impacts and offsetting those that could not be avoided. The project was implemented in two phases (8 and 4 MW) to allow time for the fauna to adapt. Plant species compatible with local habitats and with low water requirements were selected for planting, providing nesting and foraging grounds for birds, mammals, and reptiles.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/p>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">For the first phase, 1,687 trees were removed and 6,200 plantings were carried out, <span>\u00a0which exceeds the provisions of the project\u2019s environmental permit. <\/span><span>The environmental licensing included an Environmental Impact Assessment Study and a Special Ecological Assessment with over 50 measures, all of which have been implemented. Three cycles of bird monitoring have been conducted (pre-construction, during construction, and during operation), with the results being evaluated for publication in international scientific journals. A significant innovation was changing the foundation method from driven piles to ground screws, which drastically reduced construction site noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">The successful implementation of the project was made possible thanks to the cooperation of the British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs), the Limassol District Officer, the Department of Environment of both the Republic of Cyprus and the Bases, the Game and Fauna Service, the Department of Forests, as well as the NGOs BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria. Today, Akrotiri PV Park stands as a benchmark for exemplary environmental integration and reveals to the Cypriot consumer for the first time the true cost of renewable energy production.<!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<hr class=\"j3tEEe\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 32px 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(128, 128, 128);\" \/>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" 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Acheras PV Park was implemented after many years of systematic efforts, as the process of securing the necessary permits was laborious and time-consuming. It reflects EAC\u2019s ongoing effort to achieve its primary goal, which is to reduce electricity prices for the benefit of both households and businesses in our country.\u00a0 <\/span>Acheras A and C PV parks have been developed in collaboration with Holy Archbishopric of Cyprus, through the joint venture company EAC-IAC Ahera Renewables Ltd. They are located in the Acheras area, in the community of Agios Ioannis Malountas within the Nicosia district, covering a total area of 14 hectares. The area neighbors livestock farming lands, irrigated agricultural fields, and two slaughterhouses. The parks do not affect any Natura 2000 protected areas. Acheras A park has a capacity of 5 MW and Acheras C park has a capacity of 3 MW, resulting in a total capacity of 8 MW and marking the completion of Phase A of the Acheras projects. The green energy produced by the PV Park has already been integrated into the total generation mix of the EAC, and the cost of the generated energy is calculated at just 5.1 cents per kilowatt-hour.<span><\/span><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/p>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">The project is expected to save approximately 3,400 tons of fuel annually, yielding financial savings of \u20ac2.25 million per year. 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These infrastructures are very important for the flexibility needed for their operation, especially for modern energy management systems with significant penetration of renewable energy sources (RES).<\/span><\/p>\n<h6>Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) &#8211; Dhekelia Power Station<\/h6>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">EAC Generation has advanced the procedures for installing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Dhekelia Power Station. Specifically, the contract for the supply and installation of the storage system has been awarded, and its installation is expected to be completed around the end of 2027. The system will deliver 160 MWh of energy with a stable power output of 80 MW for a duration of 2 hours, ensuring reliable and flexible grid support. The system will consist of 39 prefabricated battery enclosures with a capacity of 2.5 MW \/ 5 MWh each, 828 Power Conversion Systems (PCS), 20 Smart Transformer Stations, and 2 main 63 MVA transformers. The entire operation will be fully monitored and controlled via a SCADA system. The initial Round Trip Efficiency of the system to be installed amounts to 86.80%, while at the end of its 20-year lifespan, it is estimated to reach 84.33%.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><span><\/span><!--TgQPHd||[]-->BESS system will provide a wide range of services such as Load Shifting, Frequency Control, Ramp Rate Support, Peak Shaving, and the provision of Ancillary Services. The aforementioned services are vital for the stable and reliable operation of the Electrical Power System.<span><\/span><!--TgQPHd||[]--><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><\/div>\n<div data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<h6>Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) &#8211; Vasilikos and Moni Power Station<\/h6>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">EAC Generation is planning the installation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at Vasilikos and Moni Power Stations. 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