Cyprus Energy Storage Project

Cyprus switches on first significant battery system

May 26, 2025 · The Apollon PV Park has commissioned a 3.3 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar project, in a milestone for Cyprus.

2025 Jul 27

Cyprus to Launch First Large-Scale Energy Storage

May 19, 2025 · Cyprus will install its first large-scale energy storage system within 16 months to integrate renewables, stabilize the grid, and reduce electricity prices.

2025 Oct 12

Cyprus Charges Ahead with Large-Scale Battery System: A

May 19, 2025 · In an ambitious move towards a sustainable energy future, Cyprus is set to operationalize its first large-scale electricity storage system within the next 16 months. This

2025 Feb 21

Cyprus switches on its first significant battery

May 26, 2025 · Cyprus has taken a step toward modernising its energy infrastructure with the commissioning of a 3.3 MWh battery energy

2024 Feb 18

Cyprus, battery energy storage, BESS, transformers, grid

Oct 6, 2025 · One of Cyprus''s first standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) has received environmental clearance from the Department of Environment, with the project

2024 Jun 06

Cyprus switches on its first significant battery system, a

May 26, 2025 · Cyprus has taken a step toward modernising its energy infrastructure with the commissioning of a 3.3 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) as part of the Apollon PV

2024 Jan 11

Green light for one of first standalone battery investments in Cyprus

Oct 6, 2025 · The Department of Environment of Cyprus issued an approval for what could become one of the country''s first battery energy storage systems.

2024 Jun 08

Larnaca energy storage project welcomed as first step

Sep 16, 2025 · An expert says the new Larnaca energy storage unit is a good start but not enough, stressing the need for larger battery systems to stabilise Cyprus'' grid.

2024 Dec 20

Cyprus to deploy renewable energy storage systems starting

Mar 4, 2025 · The Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) representatives reported establishing a regulatory framework for energy storage in 2019, followed by market rules

2024 Jun 22

Cyprus Launches First Major Battery Energy Storage System

Jun 6, 2025 · Cyprus has commissioned its first major battery energy storage system (BESS). Discover the 50 MW project''s partners, technical details, and impact on grid stability and

2024 Oct 19

Cyprus switches on first significant battery

May 26, 2025 · The Apollon PV Park has commissioned a 3.3 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar project, in a milestone for Cyprus.

2024 Dec 29

Cyprus regulator approves TSO-owned battery storage

Jun 20, 2025 · Cyprus''s electricity regulator has approved plans to install 400MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Mediterranean island country. Cyprus Energy

2026 Mar 01

Cyprus Launches First Major Battery Energy

Jun 6, 2025 · Cyprus has commissioned its first major battery energy storage system (BESS). Discover the 50 MW project''s partners, technical details,

2024 Jan 03

Cyprus Charges Ahead with Large-Scale

May 19, 2025 · In an ambitious move towards a sustainable energy future, Cyprus is set to operationalize its first large-scale electricity storage

2024 Feb 27

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4 FAQs about Cyprus Energy Storage Project

Does Cyprus have a battery energy storage system?

Cyprus’s electricity regulator has approved plans to install 400MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Mediterranean island country. Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) announced the approval earlier this week (18 June) of three projects which will be owned and operated by the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC).

Will Cyprus install 400MWh battery energy storage system?

Image: Cyprus government / MECI. Cyprus’s electricity regulator has approved plans to install 400MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Mediterranean island country.

How many energy storage applications have been approved 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.

How is Cyprus developing pumped hydro energy storage capacity?

The country is also seeking to develop pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) capacity with technical assistance from the European Commission (EC) and is formulating a National Hydrogen Strategy. Cyprus's electricity regulator has approved plans to install 400MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.