Following intermittent power outages caused by generator faults in Dhekelia and Vasiliko on July 22, 2026, Cyprus experienced record electricity demand on July 23, peaking at 1,372 MW. Energy Minister Michalis Damianos addressed the situation during an Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) review, emphasizing that while current daylight production from solar and conventional sources exceeds 2,000 MW, the system faces evening reliability issues due to high temperatures and the lack of solar generation after sunset.

To mitigate these issues, the government is prioritizing the installation of 120 MW of energy storage units, expected to be operational by January 2027. Despite technical challenges with restarted generator units, officials from the Transmission System Operator (TSM-K) confirmed that demand is being met through current conventional reserves. Former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou also intervened to defend the current administration's long-term energy planning, which includes future natural gas exploitation from the Aphrodite field. As of July 24, the system remains stable, with authorities managing ongoing technical repairs to ensure continuous supply for households and businesses.