University Of Cyprus Advances Toward Energy Independence With 10 MW Solar Park And Battery Storage

The University of Cyprus, known for its pioneering solar power project a decade ago, is set to realize a 10 MW photovoltaic park with added battery storage for energy independence.

The EUR 6 million Apollo photovoltaic facility, to be completed in ten months, initially targets 5 MW capacity, doubling later to meet the campus’s entire energy needs.

With a 2.35 MWh storage capacity, the project secured necessary permits, including from the United Nations, as part of the solar plant will be in the UN Buffer Zone.

This initiative follows the university’s 2015 construction of the Phaetos Solar Park with a peak capacity of 395 kW. Cyprus, spurred by prosumer concepts, is witnessing a surge in renewable energy projects.