Nicosia, Cyprus. The share of electricity generation from renewable sources in Cyprus rose steadily over the first five months of the year, reaching 36.88 per cent in May, according to Eurostat data published on Wednesday. Despite the increase, Cyprus remained significantly below the European Union average in the first quarter of 2026.
Cyprus renewable share rises through May
Cyprus began the year with 19.71 per cent of its electricity generated from renewable sources in January. The figure rose to 24.68 per cent in February, 26.05 per cent in March, and 29.23 per cent in April, before reaching 36.88 per cent in May.
Gap with European Union average
In the first three months of 2026, Cyprus generated approximately 23.5 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources. Over the same period, the European Union average stood at 45.5 per cent.
Cyprus has consistently ranked among the bottom five European Union countries in terms of the share of renewable electricity generation. The country has also recorded significant quantities of wasted solar energy during peak production periods because of a lack of energy storage systems.
Lowest and highest performers in the European Union
In the first quarter of the year, the European Union countries with the lowest renewable electricity generation shares were the Czech Republic at 12.7 per cent, Malta at 13.0 per cent, and Slovakia at 17.2 per cent.
Denmark recorded the highest share, with 90.0 per cent of its electricity generated from renewable sources in the first quarter. It was followed by Portugal at 82.9 per cent and Lithuania at 75.7 per cent.
European Union renewable energy mix
The European Union’s 45.5 per cent share in the first quarter marked an increase from 42.7 per cent last year. Wind energy was the leading renewable source, accounting for 44.9 per cent of total renewable generation, followed by hydropower and solar energy.
