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Cyprus switches on its first significant battery system, a milestone for its grid

The Apollon PV park has commissioned the 3.3 MWh the battery energy storage system co-located with solar, in a milestone for Cyprus.

By

Tristan Rayner

May 26, 2025

Cyprus has taken a step toward modernising its energy infrastructure with the commissioning of a 3.3 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) as part of the Apollon PV Park. Operated by the University of Cyprus, this is the country’s largest battery project to date and the first of its kind at this scale.

The BESS is integrated with a 5 MWp solar PV installation that was commissioned around six months ago. Together, the solar and storage components are designed to support grid stability, reduce curtailment, and help manage peak demand.

Images from the site show a containerised storage solution using modular lithium-ion battery racks. The configuration and visible branding seen from photos posted on social media suggest that Sungrow supplied the BESS system.

The project is co-funded by the European Union through the “THALIA 2021–2027” Cohesion Policy Programme. It forms part of the university’s broader initiative to develop a low-emissions, resilient campus that can serve as a model for energy transition across the island.

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Tristan Rayner

Tristan is an Electrical Engineer with experience in consulting and public sector works in plant procurement. He has previously been Managing Editor and Founding Editor of tech and other publications in Australia.

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