Cyprus

In Cyprus are two instruments supporting the RES. Feed-in tariff (LPRES) system and two subsidies systems (SSEEA I and SSEEA II). [54]

In feed-in tariff system operators sell produced electrical energy on market. Only wind, solar and bio technologies are eligible, however there are no additional restrictions (excluding biogas technology where only systems which combust landfill gasses are supported). Wind farms can receive 0,1666 €/kWh, biogas power plants 0,1145 €/kWh, biomass power plants 0,135 €/kWh, large scale the PV systems (from 21 to 150 kW of capacity) 0,34 €/kWh and small scale the PV systems (up to 20 kW of capacity) 0,36 €/kWh. [54]

In SSEEA I system only small scale wind (up to 30 kW of capacity) and solar (up to 20 kW of capacity) are supported. The amount of subsidy equals 55% of total investment costs. However in case of wind farms 50 000 € is a limit and in case the PV systems the limit is 33 000 € for on-grid systems and 44 000 € for off-grid systems. [54]

The SSEEA II system supports also small scale wind and the PV systems (relatively 30 and 20 kW) but also hydro power plants are eligible without any restrictions. The subsidy amount is a certain percentage of investment costs. They can be paid in two categories: de-minimis grants and grants for less developed regions. In first category (de-minimis grants) wind parks which capacity is below 30 kW are supported by 40% of investment costs (but 45 000 € is the limit). Solar systems with 20 kW of capacity are eligible also for 40% of total cost subsidy. However limit for building-integrated systems equals 36 000 € and 50 000 € for systems mounted on the ground. Similar to small scale hydro power plant which also receive 40% of invested cost with limit 50 000 €. In second category (grants for less developed regions) the subsidy for wind systems (also up to 30 kW of capacity) is from 15 to 35% with the same limit. The same amounts is for solar and hydro systems however the limit is 50 000 €. [54]

The RES systems have priority in grid connection and the grid operator is obligated to conclude a grid connection contract with systems operator. Moreover the grid operator have to upgrade the electrical network if it is necessary. [54]

Regulation requirements in Cyprus are Law No. 122 I 2003 Regulating the Electricity Market (LREM), Law No. 33 I 2003 on the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (LPRES), Support Scheme 2010 for Energy Conservation and the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources for natural persons and public entities (SSEEA I), Support Scheme 2010 for Energy Conservation and the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources for private entities (SSEEA II) and Support Scheme 2010 for Electricity Generation from wind Energy, Solar Energy and Biomass (SSRES 2009-2013). [54]

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