Cyprus continued to increase the share of renewable energy in its electricity mix in May 2026, with renewables accounting for 36.88% of total power generation, according to figures cited by Eurostat. The latest data point to steady progress throughout the year, although the island still lags the European Union average.
Renewable Generation Continues To Climb
The share of electricity generated from renewable sources has risen consistently since the start of 2026. It increased from 19.71% in January to 24.68% in February, before climbing to 26.05% in March, 29.23% in April and 36.88% in May, the highest level recorded so far this year.
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The figures reflect the growing role of renewable energy in Cyprus’ electricity mix as the country continues its transition toward cleaner power generation.
Cyprus Still Trails The EU Average
Despite that progress, Cyprus remains below the EU average. During the first quarter of 2026, renewable sources accounted for 23.5% of electricity generation on the island, compared with 45.5% across the bloc.
EU-wide, the share of renewable electricity rose from 42.7% in the first quarter of 2025 to 45.5% a year later, highlighting the continued expansion of clean energy across member states.
Wind power remained the largest source of renewable electricity in the EU, accounting for 44.9% of total renewable generation, followed by hydropower at 28% and solar energy at 17.3%.
Denmark Continues To Lead Europe
Among member states, Denmark recorded the highest share of electricity generated from renewable sources at 90%, ahead of Portugal with 82.9% and Lithuania with 75.7%. At the other end of the ranking, the Czech Republic generated 12.7% of its electricity from renewables, followed by Malta at 13% and Slovakia at 17.2%.
While Cyprus still trails the European average, the steady increase recorded during the first five months of the year suggests the country’s renewable energy capacity continues to expand as it gradually reshapes its electricity mix.
