Battery storage to reach Cyprus by early 2027, minister says

Economy EACelectricityenergyrenewable energySolar energyTop News Battery storage to reach Cyprus by early 2027, minister says Battery Storage To Reach Cyprus By Early 2027, Minister Says Relevant News Battery storage to reach Cyprus by early 2027, minister says 27 July 2026 Things to do on Monday, July 27 27 July 2026 Phedonos rape trial begins today in Paphos Criminal Court 27 July 2026 Dora Christodoulou 27 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Energy storage batteries will reach Cyprus in early 2027, the Energy Minister said yesterday from Paphos. Michalis Damianos said the relevant contract has already been signed with the company and with the Transmission System Operator of Cyprus (TSOC), pointing to January of the new year for this development. The minister added that the installations will be completed before the summer of 2027, adding a total of 125 megawatts of stored energy to Cyprus’s energy reserve. This, he explained, will allow the use of energy from Renewable Energy Sources (RES) that is currently lost, meaning production cuts will no longer be required from summer 2027 onwards. Cyprus currently has just over 1,000 megawatts of conventional production capacity, which is sufficient during daytime hours, he said. However, during the early hours of the night, particularly in the summer months, when high temperatures increase air conditioning use and tourist traffic boosts demand, available conventional production does not always suffice. Storing RES-generated energy, he said, will solve this problem. The Energy Minister also said that connection terms have already been granted for a further 150 megawatts of storage systems for private parties, which are also expected to join the energy mix within 2027, alongside the EAC’s own storage projects, totalling 180 megawatts. By the end of 2027, several hundred megawatts of storage capacity will have been integrated into the country’s energy system, which could lead to a small reduction in electricity prices while significantly boosting the adequacy of the electricity system, Damianos announced. Until those benefits materialise, he noted, the situation remains manageable, according to the TSOC. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Things to do on Monday, July 27 Phedonos rape trial begins today in Paphos Criminal Court Two explosions reported in overnight Limassol attacks How the President will approach talks with the UN chief and Turkish Cypriot leader Living with OCD, locked in a battle no one sees Temperatures rise again as strong winds forecast Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.