A modern energy storage facility will be built in Larnaca for €22 million

The Environmental Authority of Cyprus has approved a project for the construction of an energy storage facility in the village of Psevdas (Larnaca district). The new complex will have a capacity of 59 MW and storage volume of 120 MWh.

The project is being implemented by H.E.S.S. Hybrid Energy Storage Systems Ltd. The facility will occupy an area of nearly 5 hectares next to the EAC substation and the Agia Anna wind farm. Construction will take about 10 months after all permits are obtained.

The system will allow storing electricity and feeding it back into the grid during peak demand hours, ensuring the stability of the power supply. The project includes 59 containerized battery modules, transformers, converters, and a control center.

Despite being located in a livestock zone, the authorities deemed the project acceptable: the terrain is unsuitable for agricultural activity, while its proximity to energy facilities makes the use of the land logical.

To minimize environmental impact, the plan provides for the relocation of olive trees, use of construction soil for landscaping, underground cable laying, a waste management system, and a fire safety program.

The only objection came from the Department of Agriculture, which warned about the reduction of land available for livestock farming. The Forestry and Water Departments agreed to the project’s implementation, provided that underground water and the nearby stream are protected.

The construction cost will be around €22 million. Upon completion, the facility will become an important part of the national energy system, enabling flexible load management and improving the reliability of Cyprus’ electricity supply.