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Solar power in Cyprus benefits from over 3,300 hours of sunlight annually, giving it the highest potential in the European Union (EU).[1]
The 2023 IRENA Energy Profile for Cyprus highlights the increasing significance of solar energy in the country's renewable energy mix. In 2021, solar power generation amounted to 468 GWh, representing 9% of the total energy generated that year. Given that renewables constituted 15% of the total energy generated in 2021, equivalent to 775 GWh, solar energy's contribution is noteworthy within the renewable energy sector.[2]
In Cyprus, photovoltaic (PV) technology plays a significant role in the country's renewable energy initiatives. Through programs like net metering, self-consumption schemes, and net billing for industry, the country has facilitated the installation of over 17,000 PV systems, contributing to a total production exceeding 65 MW, as reported by the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.[3]
- ^ "Making sun-blessed Cyprus a solar energy leader | Research and Innovation". projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu. 2017. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Energy Profile Cyprus" (PDF). International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 2023-08-08.
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