Cyprus Accelerates Renewable Energy Transition With Ten Photovoltaic Parks

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 14, 2026

Overview Of The Project

Cyprus plans to develop ten photovoltaic parks with a combined capacity of 26.7 MW. Projects will be located across multiple regions of the island and form part of renewable energy expansion plans. Installations will cover large land areas and increase solar generation capacity within the national energy mix.

Major Installations And Energy Production

The largest project is located in Tseri, covering 90,497 square meters with a capacity of 7.99 MW. A second major installation in Kornos, Larnaca district, will cover 46,538 square meters. Additional projects include Milia (1.547 MW), Agia Varvara (1.20 MW), Pahna (2.5 MW), Anogyra (1.5 MW), Lania (2 MW), Dromolaxi (2.76 MW), Tersefanou (2 MW), and Tseri (7.99 MW).

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Enhanced Energy Storage And Automation

The Kornos project includes an energy storage system with a capacity of 3 MW / 12 MWh. The system is designed to support electricity production and improve the integration of renewable energy. Annual output is estimated at 8,200 MWh under standard operating conditions. Automation systems will manage production and grid interaction.

Environmental Impact And Zoning Considerations

Environmental assessments have been completed, and projects are currently under public consultation. Several sites are located within agricultural zones, which has previously raised public discussion. Projects aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Some plots also fall within urban planning zones in addition to agricultural classifications.

Strategic Site Selection And Community Integration

The Tseri installation is located approximately 1,140 meters from residential areas, with land classified under GA4 agricultural zoning and partially under DA2 protection zones. The Kornos site is positioned around 550 meters from nearby residential areas, including Pyrgon in Larnaca. In some cases, individual properties are located near project boundaries, with the closest residence approximately 55 meters from one site.

Integration With Local Landscapes And Industry

Project plans include maintaining existing vegetation to limit environmental impact. Locations are situated near existing infrastructure, including the B1 Nicosia–Limassol road and the A1 motorway. Industrial activity is also present in nearby areas, including a concrete processing facility, reflecting mixed land use around project sites.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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