CIU introduces the Largest Sustainable Power Project in Northern Cyprus through Solar Energy.

The Photovoltaic Power Station Project, which was started in 2014 by the Director of the Sustainable Energy Research Center and Vice President of CIU Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Abbasoğlu, has been concluded.

A Project Which Sets a Universal Example

Covering an area of 14 thousand square meters on CIU premises, the project is not only the largest sustainable energy project in Northern Cyprus, but also what constitutes an example of universal scale. In Cyprus the Solar Power Panels are usually installed with a single type plan configuration, which is a universal practice. However, in the context of the present project, solar power panels were installed in 4 different mounting types, namely on a level roof, an inclined roof, in a field, and on carports.

350 thousand kilowatts for the Northern Cyprus Power Transmission Line

A total of 4,131 panels were set up, and 350 thousand kilowatts of the generated power would be transferred to the Northern Cypriot power transmission line thus contributing 200,000 TL annually to the Northern Cypriot economy.

Aim is the very first green campus on the island

Informing that the electricity generated by the Solar Power Station met 80% of electricity consumed during daytime at CIU, Vice President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Abbasoğlu said “Through this project and other environmentally friendly practices, we are advancing towards the aim of becoming the very first green campus in Northern Cyprus. Environment will continue to occupy a central part in all our currently ongoing and future investments”.

Credit: CIU News