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Energy storage imperative for Cyprus to achieve its energy goals, says Energy Minister

Cyprus’ Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on Friday that energy storage infrastructure was a fundamental prerequisite for the country to achieve its energy goals, stressing that Cyprus’ electricity system remains isolated from the rest of Europe.

Speaking during a hybrid conference on energy transition organized by the Cyprus Parliament, the Minister said that Cyprus was intensifying its efforts for energy transition while it’s in the process of drawing up the most ambitious national goals based on the targets set by the European regulation “Fit for 55”.

As she said, the national plan was based on six policy areas, including strengthening energy security and lifting energy isolation of Cyprus, operation of the competitive gas and electricity market in October 2022, strengthening the role of consumers and reducing energy costs, incentives to encourage pri

Source: Cyprus News Agency