Nicosia: Repairs to two power-generating units with a combined capacity of 165 MW, which developed faults on Wednesday, are expected to be completed during the day, the Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) said in a statement, citing an update received on Thursday from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). 'If the units operate smoothly and are restored to service, demand is expected to be fully met, while the necessary system reserves will also be secured,' it added.
According to Cyprus News Agency, TSOC mentioned that on Wednesday, the National Energy Control Centre carried out controlled, rotating load shedding across Cyprus due to the high temperatures and increased electricity demand, coupled with unexpected faults at conventional power-generating units. The statement emphasized that the measure was necessary to balance electricity generation and demand, with the stability of the power system being the top priority. The maximum duration of the interruption for each group of consumers did not exceed 22 minutes.
Speaking to CNA, TSOC National Energy Control Centre Assistant Director Charis Zavallis said the EAC had included the two units in its generation schedule, and that, provided everything proceeded as planned, they would be restored to service and made available to TSOC. EAC spokesperson Christina Papadopoulou told CNA that faults had occurred on Wednesday at two power-generating units, one at the Dhekelia power station and the other at Vasilikos, and that efforts were underway to repair them. 'We hope that at least the Dhekelia unit will be available today, if not both units,' she added.