Nicosia, 20th June 2025 – In a significant move to advance renewable energy and sustainability in Cyprus, the European Union, through the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, is funding the installation of an 840 kW (AC) photovoltaic system at the New Nicosia Wastewater Treatment Plant (NNWWTP). The project is implemented by UNDP under the Local Infrastructure Facility (LIF).

Wastewater treatment is known to be energy-intensive. Currently, about 30% of the NNWWTP’s energy requirements are met through biogas generated onsite, with the remainder drawn from the power grid. The new solar installation will reduce electricity consumption from the grid by nearly 17%, resulting in cost savings and greater energy sustainability.

This solar project will also enhance Cyprus’s renewable energy capacity and is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 830 tonnes annually.
Work on the photovoltaic system is scheduled to commence in July 2025 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The total cost of the project amounts to EUR 1.6 million of EU funding, covering the design, construction and supervision.

The contract signing ceremony brought together representatives from the European Union, UNDP and local communities reflecting the strong collaboration behind the project. The presence of Mr. Mehmet Harmancı and Mr. Constantinos Yiorkadjis highlighted the shared commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy development on the island.