Nicosia set to push for more solar panels

The Cypriot government does not intend to stop the measure that encourages the installation of solar panels in homes, but to enhance it, Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry Natasa Pilides pointed out last Friday.

Pilides was commenting on a joint letter sent by the Transmission System Operator of Cyprus (TSOC) and the Distribution Director that the scheme should be terminated since the system cannot absorb more energy from renewable energy sources (RES).

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Pilides called on the two operators instead of sending letters that spread panic, to immediately consider the appropriate technical solutions and implement them as soon as possible.

As she says, the termination of the scheme at a time of energy crisis, when every consumer should be given the opportunity to install a solar system and reduce the costs of electricity, would...