AKEL warns of electricity supply risks in Cyprus by 2029

On Friday, the General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, held a press conference in Nicosia to address concerns regarding the energy security of Cyprus. The party warned that the country faces a potential electricity deficit after 2029 when the final European Union environmental exemptions for older power plants expire. These exemptions apply to the Dhekelia power station and three units at the Vasilikos plant, which represent a total generation capacity of approximately 750 MW. Given that the current total conventional capacity is about 1,250 MW, the closure of these facilities could leave a significant gap in production. AKEL officials noted that energy shortages are already causing power cuts, while simultaneously, electricity generated from renewable sources is sometimes rejected due to systemic limitations. The party proposed a 12-point plan for comprehensive energy planning, emphasizing the need for immediate implementation of new measures. AKEL representatives present included Vakis Charalambous, Christina Nikolaou, and member of parliament Konstantinos Konstantinou. The party stated that failure to take action would have negative consequences for the economy, national security, and essential services.