The north on Monday night supplied the Republic with electricity after a fault at the Dhekelia power station left the Republic unable to fulfil its own electrical needs. Electricity authority (EAC) spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou confirmed to the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday that electricity had been procured from the north on Monday night, and that “it […]
The Dhekelia power station experienced a fault, prompting the Republic of Cyprus to procure electricity from the North on Monday night, with plans for further supplies on Tuesday night. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) confirmed the arrangement, facilitated through interconnected grids at Athalassa and Orounta. Both sides settle payments for the electricity exchanged, typically with the North paying the Republic. Meanwhile, residents protested the station's operation, deeming it outdated and harmful, despite the European Commission extending deadlines for upgrades to meet EU emissions standards.
