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@MacGeorge8035

I was considering having some PC's installed to a new apartment but apparently EAC aren't accepting new applications at the moment because of the issues.  If they frequently 'disconnect' them does it still appear worthwhile?

Kevin

@19kevin now that my credits have been removed right now I feel I am paying for power that I should not be paying for.

i will only know if it is worth it when the summer ends and only if curtailment stops or reduces significantly.

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Is the export figure on your meter still showing your total export figure or has this been reset

@telf

It is still showing the total export figure

@MacGeorge8035

recommend you take a screenshot of  meter readings 2 & 7 before new smart meters are installed (presuming it has not being already installed)

On the FB  Cyprus Solar page

I have had a look at a Google translated English language version of the 2024 supply contract. It says: "In the event that surpluses arise, they will be carried over to the next billing period, while any deficits will be invoiced normally by EAC. It is clarified that the final settlement of surpluses (if any) will be made in the last account of a 36-month period . Surpluses cannot be transferred from one three-year period to the next and will be written off without compensation at the end of the three-year period." Read correctly, this requires EAC to zero credits on an individual basis, rather than in bulk as they have done. In fact, anybody who entered into a contract with EAC later than 2023 has not yet got to a point where the credits can be zeroed. So it seems that EAC has breached the contract of anybody in that situation who has been zeroed.

I though if you had a battery you would not suffer service interruption. EAC might not allow it but when has that ever stopped things in Cyprus lol. Sounds to me like EAC are just trying to protect their position and ensure they make just as much money as before PV's were available.

Its about time someone took them to court eventho it will take years, Looks like the competition for electricity that was promised is also not happening :-/

Ditto George...at least 4 times a week here in paphos district ..recently 9.times off in 11days and 3 times off in 4 days

That's not what I signed up for.    At the time net metering was being pushed cuts were only 1-2 time a fortnight ...now it's 4 times per week and at peak time barely enough solar to run minimal usage daylight robbery ..I seriously doub't batteries are the answer just now

@19kevin

Hi Kevin I think you might find Installing PV to an apartment even more difficult ...I looked at this a couple of years.ago  and was informed by installers and AHK that I would need every other owners permission to do so it only takes one owner to say no to stop the application. As roofs and gardens are communal spaces that each owner has a % share of ..like lifts pools corridors stairwells parking  areas...any changes to use will need approval of committee and owners...plus if on a roof you may need to be responsible for repairs to the roof surfaces under your install and/or make good at your own expense when the roof surface needs maintenance

Good luck

@Toon Batteries really are the solution long term maybe not for individuals but for EAC. In the UK it takes around 6 - 9 months to install a Battery Energy Storage System (BESSJ once planning has been agreed. However, that requires some long term planning and political will.

bearing in mind the use of dirty oil to generate power in Cyprus and with the abundant sun shine you would think they would be all over this.

@Toon

I think it is a "community" issue. I'm seeing lots of pools left empty due to this hidden cost issue.

@Toon Batteries really are the solution long term maybe not for individuals but for EAC. In the UK it takes around 6 - 9 months to install a Battery Energy Storage System (BESSJ once planning has been agreed. However, that requires some long term planning and political will. bearing in mind the use of dirty oil to generate power in Cyprus and with the abundant sun shine you would think they would be all over this. - @MacGeorge8035

You are talking about industrial level, not personal consumption. and its 12 moths + not 9.

Am not suggesting solar and battery storage isn't the future solution but I think at consumer level it's not affordable right now.. ..I might change my mind in two weeks when I get my next bill.... We've gone from one curtailment per fortnight to 5 cuts in 8 days

@Toon I looked at the cost of a battery around €3,500 for  a 5kWH battery. To be safe I would probably need 2. Then you have to fit some additional equipment at your cost to allow the batteries to be used when EAC curtail your system.

i have read that EAC are a planning additional battery storage but no idea when

Batteries can only be connected onto the solar/grid if approved by EAC and you sign a contract that basically gives them access to the stored kw (ie you pay the outlay for their virtual battery network)

only solution would be to go completely off grid

@MacGeorge8035

they changed the regulations in Jan 2026 to stop people getting plug in solar and storage - to use batteries you need to sign up with them for net billing but this does not stop them shutting off the batteries during a curtailment as they have also regulated the anti islanding of the batteries to shut off to ensure grid stabilisation

We got our panels installed in spring 2023, and were finally connected to the grid in August 2023.

Our credits were "disappeared" in January 2026. 30 months vs. 36 as contracted.

Luckily we were away for many weeks over the winter and never got hit with a hydrocarbon supplied power bill.

Electric bill for the house before solar and net metering was 300-400 EUR for a 2 month billing period.

With solar panels installed and (presumably) feeding the grid with a surplus has dropped the bills down to 30 - 40 EUR for a 2 month billing period over the past 3 years.

One thing that thoroughly annoys me is that they do not feed the house directly, so when the EAC shuts off the power in the neighbourhood, the house shuts down too.

Indescribably useless system.

Even more so if they can shut off the batteries to your house also.

otherwise it has been totally worth it and should pay itself off this year after only 3 years of operation assuming  they keep their grubby paws off my power.

Seems like a right con and not worth the hassle. Back in the UK (Wales), at my dad's place, he doesn't pay a penny for his electricity, never has a power cut as the batteries kick in, and he still gets money from the little amount he pumps back into the grid. At the age of 85, he doesn't have to worry about huge bills. OK, he has gas, but that is really only used to heat water, and when he has guests, then the heating does kick in for the rest of the property.