The Municipality of Aradippou has announced the start of the construction of a new photovoltaic park within the administrative boundaries of its neighbourhood.
According to the municipality, work will begin on 5 June.
The Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Yiorgos Papanastasiou, is expected to visit the site in the near future. It should be noted that the new photovoltaic park will convert solar energy into electricity using special panels. The solar power plant will use the latest photovoltaic energy technologies.
Several hundred solar panels with a total capacity of 2.96 MW will be installed on a plot of land with a total area of approximately 47,000 m2 allocated for the construction of the park. The park will generate approximately 1.5 thousand GWh of energy per year. This will enable residents in the surrounding area to reduce their energy bills.
The ultimate goal of the project is to help meet the region's energy needs and reduce the country's dependence on imported and non-renewable energy sources.
The cost of the project is estimated at €3.37 million. Construction is expected to take approximately 15 months. The project will be implemented in one phase.
As Cyprus enjoys almost 365 days of sunshine per year, the construction of photovoltaic parks is the main solution to the problem of economical electricity consumption.
Unlike burning coal, solar energy does not cause the greenhouse effect that contributes to global warming. In addition, solar energy can play an important and cost-effective role in overcoming Cyprus' dependence on fossil fuels.
Improved ways of storing solar energy can also increase the sustainability of the energy system. By storing extra energy on sunny days, batteries ensure that electricity is available when the weather is cloudy or when cyclones knock out traditional power lines. As a result, consumers in Cyprus can enjoy more reliable energy at a lower cost. These ambitious investments are not only good climate policy, but also a great opportunity for Cyprus to invest in itself and its future.
