Nicosia electrical power station

How many power stations are there in Cyprus?

Cyprus power generation system consists of three thermal power stations with a total installed capacity of 1480MWe. Dhekelia power station is located on the southeast coast of Cyprus, to the east of Larnaca and consists of 6x60MWe steam turbines and two 50MWe internal combustion engines blocks.

How does Cyprus generate electricity?

Cyprus is an island with no indigenous hydrocarbon energy sources. This means that its power generation system operates in isolation and totally relies on imported fuels for electricity generation. Currently, the primary imported fuel used in electricity generation is heavy fuel oil and gasoil.

How does Cyprus power generation work?

This means that its power generation system operates in isolation and totally relies on imported fuels for electricity generation. Currently, the primary imported fuel used in electricity generation is heavy fuel oil and gasoil. Cyprus power generation system consists of three thermal power stations with a total installed capacity of 1480MWe.

Is Cyprus energy dependent?

Cyprus as an island is totally isolated from EU energy links and electricity networks and remains the most energy dependent country in the European Union. Cyprus is completely isolated from EU energy interconnections. About 95% of the primary energy use was imported in 2015.

Where is Vasilikos power station located?

Vasilikos power station is the most recent power station located on the south coast between Limassol and Larnaca and consists of 3x130MWe steam turbines, 2x220MWe combined cycle technology units and a 38MWe gas turbine.

Where is Moni Power Station located?

Moni power station, which is used as backup, is located on the south coast of Cyprus, to the east of Limassol and consists of 4x37.5MWe gas turbines. The steam units at Vasilikos are used for base load generation, while the steam units of Dhekelia are used for intermediate load generation.