Discussions have intensified in Cyprus regarding increased disconnections of photovoltaic (PV) systems, prompting authorities and citizens to seek solutions.
Amidst these concerns, some individuals have reportedly attempted to bypass disconnections, potentially exacerbating the issue for other consumers.
According to reports, a business owner allegedly tried to illegally circumvent disconnections from their commercial PV system. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has reportedly identified this instance and has filed a police complaint, with legal action against the business owner expected.
The EAC has stated it can now identify all cases of consumers or businesses attempting to prevent disconnections of their PV systems. The authority has the right to disconnect such systems, whether domestic or commercial, and prevent their reconnection in cases of illegal interference.
Meanwhile, the House Energy Committee is debating a draft law proposed by committee chairman and DISY party MP, Kyriakos Hadjiyiannis. The proposal suggests allowing domestic PV consumers to continue generating power for self-consumption even when their systems are disconnected from the grid. While the proposal has been received positively, concerns remain about the potential costs for consumers, as the solution would require technical modifications to PV systems.
Separately, confusion arose following a leaked draft announcement from the EAC’s Distribution System Operator (DSO) suggesting a potential freeze on new applications for net metering and net billing PV connections. However, the EAC later clarified in a statement that the DSO will continue to accept applications for this scheme until 1 August 2025.
In other developments, the EAC announced the areas where the mass installation of smart meters will continue in April.
These areas include Strovolos, Aglantzia, Mesa Geitonia, Agios Athanasios, Larnaca, Paralimni, and Paphos. The EAC noted that a temporary power outage of no more than 20 minutes is required for the safe replacement of the meter and apologised for any inconvenience caused.
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