Over the months spanning from September 2024 to August 2025, Cyprus's electricity landscape has been predominantly powered by fossil fuels, making up more than three-quarters of total consumption. A significant portion of this, at roughly 64%, is attributed to oil. Despite this heavy reliance on fossil sources, Cyprus has also made strides in low-carbon electricity generation, contributing nearly 27% to the total electricity mix. Within this clean energy domain, solar power emerges as a leader, responsible for close to a quarter of the total consumption, while wind energy adds a modest yet important 3%.
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Is Electricity Growing in Cyprus?
Electricity consumption in Cyprus has experienced some fluctuations over the years. As of 2025, the electricity consumption per person is at 4114 kWh, exhibiting a decline when compared to the all-time high of 4719 kWh set in 2010. This drop of approximately 605 kWh per person signifies a concerning trend for overall electricity consumption. Conversely, low-carbon electricity generation has seen an encouraging increase. In the latest report, low-carbon sources contribute 1106 kWh per person, surpassing the previous record of 974 kWh in 2024 by about 132 kWh. While the overall electricity usage has decreased, the gain in low-carbon electricity is a step in the right direction towards cleaner energy goals.
Suggestions
To further enhance low-carbon electricity in Cyprus, expanding solar energy offers a promising path, especially considering its already significant contribution. Cyprus could draw valuable lessons from regions where clean energy thrives. In the wind energy sector, states such as Iowa and South Dakota generate a substantial portion of their electricity from wind, at 60% and 57% respectively. These examples illustrate the potential for wind energy expansion, supported by favorable wind resources and strategic investments. On the nuclear front, countries like France and Slovakia showcase the benefits of nuclear energy, which account for approximately two-thirds of their electricity production. Their success demonstrates the potential nuclear energy offers for a reliable, large-scale low-carbon electricity supply.
History
Looking back at the history of low-carbon electricity in Cyprus, solar and wind have gradually shaped the country's clean energy landscape. Wind energy began showing progress in the early 2010s, but it was in the subsequent decade that solar energy gained momentum. Noteworthy strides in solar generation include consistent annual increases since 2020, paving a path for the substantial solar contributions seen today. However, there have been years of stagnation as well, with several years in the early 2010s and late 2010s marked by minimal growth in both solar and wind energy. This inactive period underlines the need for sustained and strategic investments in low-carbon technologies to build upon the current achievements and meet Cyprus's future energy demands with clean and green electricity.
