Explained: Cyprus electricity supply risk and the hours that matter most

The debate over Cyprus’s electricity adequacy has run for years, with political parties submitting proposals, the government setting timetables, and the EAC and Transmission System Operator Cyprus (TSOC) working to manage the network’s adequacy and security. This year, adequacy again appears set to be judged on a marginal basis, particularly if any faults occur.

Cyprus faces a risk of blackout, though this risk does not apply to all hours of the day. This is due to the energy available from...