Photovoltaics in Cyprus

Net-Metering Systems

Net-Metering in Cyprus is a photovoltaic system that helps permanent residents of Cyprus to save on their electricity bills. The consumer chooses which system they wish to install on their roof or plot. Their photovoltaic system is connected to the EAC network and in this way the energy produced and the electricity consumed in the property are calculated. If the photovoltaic system produces more energy than the consumer uses, the excess will be stored in the EAC grid for the following month. However, if the consumption is more than the production, the EAC will do the calculations and bill the citizen with the appropriate amount.

The same applies for Virtual Net-Metering for people who cannot install a photovoltaic system at their place of residence. In this case, the solar panels are installed at a different location but the system works the same way as standard Net-Metering.

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Net-Billing

Net-Billing in Cyprus is mostly used by large consumers and particularly for commercial purposes. The maximum power of a Net-Billing photovoltaic system in Cyprus is 8 MW. It is an extremely beneficial scheme which helps people make a profit by generating and using Renewable Energy Sources.

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Commercial Photovoltaic Systems

Commercial photovoltaic systems in Cyprus are usually used by businesses for self-consumption. That is, the energy generated by the solar panels is solely used for the building where the panels are installed. Unlike in a Net-Metering system, there is no calculation of the excess energy produced and reduction of the respective amount from the consumer’s utility bill.

Self-generated solar systems are mostly used by shops, offices, factories, and businesses with high electric energy consumption in general.

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Solar Water Pumps

Solar pumps in Cyprus are pumps that work with the energy generated by solar panels.

Solar pump maintenance is very important to ensure that the system works as it should and that the water is clean. Solar water pumps can be used for swimming pool cleaning, swimming pool water recycling, extracting water from wells as well as for agricultural purposes such as watering crops and livestock. Also, solar water pumps are used for remote areas where easy access to water is not an option.

On a sunny day in Cyprus, the water pump can be generated directly from the photovoltaic panels and at other times the energy produced by the panels can be stored in a battery to be used when needed, for example when there is not much sun.

Solar pumping is very beneficial both financially and environmentally. It is a low-maintenance watering option that does not require fuel and fuel spills. It can be easily installed, and it can operate without human monitoring.

Solar Streetlights

Street lighting using solar panels in Cyprus is an excellent green way to save energy. Solar streetlights are ideal for residential streets, parking lots, parks, highways, industrial areas and other applications. They increase visibility on the street which makes roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.

Solar lighting uses LED lights which are very beneficial. Solar street LED lights are water-resistant, cost-effective, and low maintenance. Moreover, their light attracts much fewer insects than regular streetlights. Solar LED streetlights in Cyprus have a longer lifespan and easier installation than common lights, hence the lower cost.