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A recent survey reveals strong Cypriot consumer support for expanding household photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage, but adoption hinges on government subsidies, according to research by Realpolls presented at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit.
According to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, the study, involving 717 participants (583 with PV systems installed), found that more than half of respondents are satisfied with their home solar panels, with 35.5% very happy and 28% somewhat satisfied. Seventy percent reported reduced energy costs after installation.
Energy storage is seen as the next crucial step for energy self-sufficiency, with 58.5% willing to install battery systems if subsidized, and nearly 64% saying government incentives would speed up adoption. Storage would help overcome intermittent supply issues and boost the share of renewable energy, a benefit recognized by 80% of respondents.
Despite enthusiasm, consumers are reluctant to pay more than €50 monthly for a combined system covering production, storage, and management. Thirty-seven percent would pay between €20 and €50, while less than 3% could afford over €150 monthly.
The recent blackout in the Iberian Peninsula has heightened concerns about grid stability, with 67% worried about a similar event in Cyprus. Eighty percent believe integrated PV and storage systems could offer energy autonomy during crises.
However, many participants expressed disappointment with government support. Half said subsidies for PV installation were inadequate, and 30% felt they did not gain expected benefits from renewable energy use at home.
Giorgos Pechlivanoglou, director of Eunice Energy Group, shared the findings, highlighting that Cypriots favor smart home technologies and energy apps to optimize usage and savings, with 30% open to converting their homes into smart residences.
The research underscores a clear consumer demand for green energy expansion paired with supportive public policies to make energy storage financially accessible.
