Cyprus Sets Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets for 2030

by News Editor

February 24, 2025

Cyprus has charted a bold path towards sustainability with its updated National Energy and Climate Plan, as announced by George Papanastasiou, the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry.

By 2030, the Mediterranean island aims for 33.17% of its energy consumption to originate from renewable sources, transforming its energy framework to favor economic viability and consumer benefit.

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The Path to Energy Efficiency

Key transformations include the launch of a competitive electricity market and the development of infrastructure for natural gas imports. Additionally, there is a robust focus on expanding renewable energy sources and increasing energy storage capabilities, all of which are crucial steps toward achieving these targets.

The National Energy and Climate Plan, officially submitted to the European Commission in December 2024, highlights a strategic shift to a green economy. According to the plan, Cyprus aims to keep its maximum energy usage at 1.8 million tonnes of oil equivalence while achieving a national goal of 349.04 thousand tonnes in energy savings by 2030. Encouragingly, 15.1% of these savings will focus on alleviating energy costs for vulnerable groups.

Community and Industry Support

The private sector has also voiced its support. Antonis Antoniou, President of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB), emphasized the necessity of energy efficiency for a sustainable and competitive future. Echoing this sentiment, George Georgiou, President of the Pancyprian Energy Saving Association, called energy saving a cornerstone of sustainable development.

The drive towards energy sustainability in Cyprus finds parallels with broader European energy strategies. For example, the EU’s evolving energy plan also emphasizes reducing dependency on traditional energy sources (read more about the EU’s plan here).

As Cyprus strives to reach its ambitious goals, the island is poised to set a shining example of balancing economic growth with ecological stewardship.

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DISY Calls For Faster AI Adoption In Cyprus To Boost Business Competitiveness

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 12, 2026

Cyprus needs to move beyond announcing artificial intelligence ambitions and focus on integrating the technology into businesses, public services and the wider economy, Democratic Rally (DISY) president Annita Demetriou said.

Speaking at a press conference titled “Artificial Intelligence, Competitiveness and Economic Growth”, Demetriou warned that Cyprus risks falling behind despite strong public interest in AI.

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Cyprus Faces An AI Adoption Gap

More than four in 10 people in Cyprus used AI in the previous year, placing the country among Europe’s leaders in individual adoption. However, local businesses rank near the bottom in AI use, while citizens also lag in advanced digital skills.

“The problem is not the people or the businesses. It is the policy gap. And policy must close it,” Demetriou said.

She criticised the government’s ambition to make Cyprus a regional AI hub, arguing that it lacks sufficient planning for energy demand, clear budget commitments and effective workforce reskilling measures.

Six Priorities To Accelerate AI Adoption

DISY outlined six priorities to turn AI into a driver of economic growth:

Reskill Workers: Establish funded training programmes supported by tax incentives.
Support Businesses: Offer tax incentives and exemptions to encourage AI integration.
Attract Investment: Bring international companies with significant AI operations to Cyprus.
Modernise Public Services: Connect government systems, reduce bureaucracy and improve services.
Secure Affordable Energy: Ensure sufficient capacity and competitive electricity prices for digital infrastructure and data centres.
Protect Rights: Safeguard personal data, privacy and human rights through effective oversight.

“Our answer is not to stop technology. Our answer is to ensure no one is left behind. Reskilling becomes a social policy priority,” Demetriou said.

Public-Sector Reform Is Essential

Konstantinos Mountoukkos, who oversees digital policy, research and innovation on DISY’s Council for Monitoring Government Work, argued that AI adoption requires changes to public administration, not just new technology.

He called for secure interoperability between government systems, a move from pilot projects to practical implementation and stronger safeguards against inaccurate outputs, privacy breaches and cybersecurity threats.

Mountoukkos also urged the government to modernise technology procurement. Digital projects should have clear objectives, timelines and measurable results, including their cost, time savings and impact on public services.

Skills Will Determine Cyprus’s Competitiveness

Michalis Ioannidis, head of DISY’s Council for Monitoring Government Work, described AI adoption as a social policy priority. DISY spokesperson Onoufrios Koullas warned that without adequate training, Cyprus could lose ground in workforce productivity and economic competitiveness.

The party said it would present further proposals on managing the risks associated with AI and digital life at a future press conference.

The central challenge for Cyprus is to turn public interest in AI into wider business adoption, a more skilled workforce and measurable improvements in public services.