Investment Opportunities
General Information
We welcome investment opportunities in the key sectors outlined in the site.
Success Stories
Nest Investments Holdings (Cyprus) Ltd
NCR Middle East/Africa Area
Kardex Systems Ltd
FBME Bank Ltd.
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Energy
Cyprus is committed to:
- Ensuring Security of Energy Supply
- Protecting the Environment
- Fostering Healthy Competition in the Energy Sector
- Encouraging Development of renewable energy technologies and production
Sector Synopsis
- Cyprus ranks number one in the world in solar energy use for water heating in households.
- 1.96 million toe (tons of oil equivalent) were consumed in 2009
- 2.6% increase in energy consumption (2000-2009)
- €20,33 million were given by a special fund created by the Goverment to promote the use of Renewable Energy Sources in 2009
- 4.9% of the national energy needs in 2009 were met through Renewable Energy Sources
- 6.8% increase in electricity consumption (2000-2009)
Regulatory Framework
- Energy Service of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (www.mcit.gov.cy)
- CERA - Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (www.cera.org.cy)
- TS0 - Transmission System Operation (www.eac.com.cy)
- EAC - Electricity Authority of Cyprus (www.eac.com.cy)
- CIE - Cyprus Institute of Energy (www.cie.com.cy)
Latest News
Cyprus ranked 40th out of 183 countries in DoingBusinessReport 2010
- Sep 08, 2009
CIPA calls for constructive dialogue
- Aug 03, 2009
Cyprus Finance Ministry and CIPA to formulate action plan on FDI
- Jul 30, 2009





