EAC pushes strategy of large PV parks on state lands

The EAC is moving forward with securing large plots of state land for building more photovoltaic (PV) parks, Electricity Authority director George Petrou said on Monday.

“People have come forward offering small parcels of land of 20,000 to 30,000 m2 but, though these are useful, it is necessary for larger land parcels [of up to 300,000 m2] to be secured,” to make a noticeable dent in the cost of electricity provided by the authority, Petrou told state broadcaster CyBC.

He added...