Cyprus Business Owners Remove Illegal Solar Panels Ahead of EAC Inspections
Business owners across Cyprus have rushed to dismantle illegal solar panel systems ahead of inspections by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). The early removal comes after EAC’s awareness campaign warned of upcoming checks, resulting in fewer confirmed violations during recent inspections than initially expected. To date, EAC has inspected 77 suspicious cases, confirming 22 violations primarily at hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Property owners found in breach have been ordered to remove unlicensed solar installations or extra panels without permits. EAC’s method involves monitoring significant drops in electricity use coupled with the absence of formal applications for solar systems, prompting on-site investigations. Confirmed illegal systems are immediately disconnected, with property owners required to pay a 200-euro investigation fee and apply for proper permits before reinstalling.
The inspections are ongoing and expanding beyond the initial 110 flagged cases, with residential solar systems expected to be scrutinized after commercial premises. EAC notifies the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) of violations, while further checks on standalone homes will be conducted by the Electromechanical Service.
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