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Electricity use across Cyprus hit a new high for this year during the lunchtime hours on Monday, as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioning to cope with the summer heat.
At 12:15 p.m., electricity demand reached 1,046 megawatts (MW), the highest midday level recorded in 2025 so far, according to data from the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSO), which manages the island’s electricity grid.
That number is well above what we’ve seen on recent July days, when midday demand stayed below 1,000 MW. And with the heat still rising, officials say we may see an even higher total by the end of the day.
The highest electricity demand so far this year was 1,077 MW, recorded on June 27 at 2:30 p.m. If temperatures stay high this afternoon, we could be looking at a new record.
Where is our electricity coming from?
At midday today:
420 MW came from traditional power plants that burn fossil fuels.
596 MW came from solar power.
31 MW came from wind turbines.
This shows that solar energy is now covering more than half of Cyprus’ electricity needs during the day, which is a big shift from just a few years ago.
As for how much energy Cyprus can produce if needed:
Power plants can produce up to 1,478 MW.
Solar panels have a capacity of 840 MW.
Wind farms can generate up to 155 MW.
Biomass (using organic waste) adds another 12 MW.
High demand for electricity puts pressure on the grid. If too many people use too much power at once, especially during the hottest part of the day, there’s a risk of blackouts or power cuts.
Officials are encouraging people to avoid unnecessary electricity use during peak hours and to use energy wisely, especially during hot spells when the system is under stress.
