Linking grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, ie mainland Europe, of geopolitical importance for EU; Cypriot concerns cited costs to consumers
The head of Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator said a decision by Cyprus’ Energy Regulatory Authority makes the project non-viable
The Great Sea Interconnector project is characterized as a 2,000MW cable originally conceived in 2017 to bolster energy security in the wider region
The cable section specifically refers to the Crete-Cyprus interconnection, marking the first significant step in the contract signed last July, according to IPTO