Friendly energy systems in Lefka/Lefke local community

Aerial view of a solar panel farm situated in a rural area with hills in the background.

Friendly Energy Systems in Lefka/Lefke local community

Project Title	Friendly energy systems in Lefka/Lefke local community
Overall Objective	To reduce the energy costs for the local community of Lefka/Lefke
Output	Energy and Energy Efficiency Measures Implemented in Lefka/Lefke
Location	Lefka/Lefke, Cyprus
Type of investment	Construction and Installation Works
Description of investment	Three investments are planned under this project: Installation of a 300 kWp solar photovoltaic system Introduction of a water pumping automation system Replacement of water leaking reservoirs with new 150 m3 water tanks
Intended beneficiary	Direct beneficiaries: Lefka/Lefke local community Indirect beneficiaries: Lefka/Lefke community members
Scope of works	Energy use by the local community (LC) of Lefka/Lefke is inefficient and results in higher energy cost for the LC. Given the limited financial resources of the LC, this creates a burden that limits the ability of the LC in the provision of better services to its population. Through the installation of a 300 kWp solar photovoltaic system, close to 500,000 kWh will be produced per year which will represent savings in the range of EUR 80,838 per year for the LC. With the introduction of an automated pumping system for the water supply system of Lefka/Lefke, it is estimated that the LC will be reducing its electricity consumption by 579,417 kWh per year or more than EUR 81,000 per year of savings for the LC. Some of the water reservoirs are leaking. It is estimated that the water leakages reach more than 75 m3 per day or 27,375 m3 per year. This represents EUR 16,425 of potential savings per year. Through the three proposed investments, the LC could save up to EUR 178,000 that could be allocated to other services.
Actions taken by UNDP	Designs and Cost-Benefit Analysis Completed in September 2022. The design services included the preparation of a CBA to guide the selection of Energy and EE measures to be implemented. Procurement Completed in April 2023 for the PV panels and in September 2023 for the automation system and the water tanks. Completed in September 2025 for the installation of a second water reservoir. Implementation of Services/Works The installation of the PV system was completed by March. In April 2024, the new water reservoir was installed and connected. The automation system started being operated in May and finalised in August 2024. The installation of the second water reservoir should be completed by December 2025.