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 renewables. Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) announced the approval earlier this week (18 June) of three projects which will be owned and operated. . Cyprus will begin implementing renewable energy storage systems in 2026 at the earliest, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced during parliamentary discussions on Tuesday, addressing the country's growing need to manage excess green energy production. The planned battery storage. . FILE - A man enjoys the warm day paddleboarding on the sea in front of the view of towers in coastal city of Limassol, Cyprus, Thursday, Sept. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) Cyprus' Department of Environment has approved a project for what is set to become one of the country's first battery. . In May 2025, Cyprus successfully commissioned its first significant battery energy storage system (BESS), marking a major step toward enhancing the country's energy infrastructure and aligning with its national goals for renewable energy integration and grid optimization. Spearheaded by a. . 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 landmark project, unveiled by Energy Minister George Papanastasiou at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit in Nicosia, addresses the. . The Apollon PV Park has commissioned a 3. From ESS News Cyprus has taken a step toward modernizing its energy infrastructure with the commissioning of a 3. 3 MWh BESS as part of the Apollon PV Park. Operated by. .
