Promoting renewable energy and energy storage in Cyprus

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EU member states with the lowest share of renewable energy in its electricity mix, accounting for only around 15 per cent in 2021. 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.</p> <p>As there are about 110 reservoirs in Cyprus, floating photovoltaic plants are a possible solution to this problem. Some of these reservoirs could also serve as pumped-storage plants, making it possible to store renewable energy. 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.</p> <h2>Objective</h2> <p>The conditions for using floating photovoltaic plants, energy storage and renewable offshore energy in Cyprus have improved.</p> <h2>Approach</h2> <p>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. To this end, the project is drafting contract templates and technical specifications in order to implement corresponding projects. In addition, it is supporting the development of a legal framework and appropriate funding instruments.</p> <p>The project communicates knowledge and relevant experience from other countries with Cyprus, including through training courses. 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.</p> <p>Last update: October 2023</p></div> </div>  <aside class="offset-md-1 col-md-2 col-xs-12 pkb-aside">  <h5>Sustainable Development Goals</h5> <ul class="xm_sdg-container list-unstyled"> <li class="xm_sdg-item"> <figure> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.giz.de/en/aboutgiz/40669.html"> <img src="/static/en/images/E-WEB-Goal-06.png" alt="Clean water and sanitation"> </a> </figure> </li><li class="xm_sdg-item"> <figure> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.giz.de/en/aboutgiz/40669.html"> <img src="/static/en/images/E-WEB-Goal-07.png" alt="Affordable and clean energy"> </a> </figure> </li><li class="xm_sdg-item"> <figure> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.giz.de/en/aboutgiz/40669.html"> <img src="/static/en/images/E-WEB-Goal-09.png" alt="Industry, innovation and infrastructure"> </a> </figure> </li><li class="xm_sdg-item"> <figure> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.giz.de/en/aboutgiz/40669.html"> <img src="/static/en/images/E-WEB-Goal-13.png" alt="Climate action"> </a> </figure> </li> </ul> <section dir="ltr"> <h2 class="sr-only">Contact</h2> <h3>Contact</h3> Ulrich Laumanns<br> <a onmousedown="ET_Event.link('Mailto: ulrich.laumanns@giz.de', '')" href="mailto:ulrich.laumanns@giz.de">ulrich.laumanns@giz.de</a><br> </section>   <section dir="ltr"> </section>  </aside> </div>   <div class="offset-md-3 col-md-6 col-xs-12 pageContent"> <section class="shareThis share-margin"> <button class="contentControl teilen" onclick="classList.toggle('show')" id="share" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="shareContent">Share article</button> <button class="contentControl" onclick="window.print();return false">Print article</button> <div class="shareButtons" id="shareContent" role="region" aria-labelledby="share"> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=">Facebook</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=">Twitter</a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Recommend">E-Mail</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=">LinkedIn</a> <p>If you click on any of these links you will leave the GIZ website.</p> </div> </section> </div>  </article> </div> </div> </div> </main>       </div> <footer id="footer"> <div class="container-fluid bg-red no-print"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <nav class="col-md-3 col-sm-12" aria-labelledby="service"> <div class="about-us"> <div class="service"> <h2 id="service" class="sr-only">Service</h2> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li> <a href="https://www.giz.de/en/html/registration_information.html">Registration Information</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.giz.de/en/html/legal_information.html">Legal Information</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/html/sitemap.html">Sitemap</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.giz.de/en/html/data_protection.html">Data Protection</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="socials"> <ul class="list-inline"> <li class="list-inline-item"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gizgmbh/"> <span class="sr-only">LinkedIn</span> <img src="/static/en/images/130px-LI-Bug-white.svg.original.svg" alt> </a> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <a href="https://twitter.com/giz_gmbh"> <span class="sr-only">GIZ Twitter Profile</span> <img src="/static/en/images/icon-X-twitter-footer.svg" alt> </a> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GIZonlineTV"> <span class="sr-only">GIZ YouTube Profile</span> <img src="/static/en/images/icon-youtube-footer.svg" alt> </a> </li> <li class="list-inline-item"> <a href="https://www.giz.de/en/mediacenter/115.html"> <span class="sr-only">GIZ RSS</span> <img src="/static/en/images/icon-rss-footer.svg" alt> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </nav> <nav class="col-md-8 col-sm-12" aria-labelledby="portals"> <section class="container row"> <h2 id="portals" class="main col-sm-12">OUR MICROSITES</h2> <div class="links col-md-10 col-sm-12"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li> <a href="https://reporting.giz.de/">Integrated Company Report</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.giz.de/expertise/">Expertise</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.giz.de/akademie/en/">Academy for International Cooperation</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bkms-system.com/bkwebanon/report/clientInfo?cin=26zig7&language=eng">Whistleblower Portal</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://akzente.giz.de/en">GIZ Magazine akzente</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.cimonline.de/en/">Centre for International Migration and Development</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://giz.flow.tiekinetix.net/">Supplier Portal</a> </li> </ul> </div> </section> </nav> </div> </div> </div> </footer>      <rde-dm:query searchable="false"><rde-dm:attribute attribute="DoNotShowMe" source="request" mode="condition" op="eq" value="DummyContent" tag="notag">  </rde-dm:attribute></rde-dm:query> </body> </html>

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