Construction of large solar parks in Larnaca

In the Agios Theodoros area in Larnaca, the construction of three large solar power plants with battery storage systems is planned, sparking lively discussions among local residents about the "industrialisation" of the rural landscape.

Public consultations
The projects prepared by SAOLA Ltd are undergoing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure. Public comments are accepted until November 26, 2025.

The total installed capacity of the three parks will be 14.5 MW, and the battery storage capacity — 40 MWh. All projects are located in an agricultural zone and are part of Cyprus’s national renewable energy transition strategy.

• Opponents of the projects fear that the parks will alter the rural and natural landscape, reduce land available for agriculture, and disrupt visual harmony. They request mitigation measures: tree planting, natural barriers, fences.
• Supporters argue that agricultural activity in the region has largely been abandoned and see the projects as an opportunity for sustainable land use and new income for landowners.

Environmental organisations and the Agios Theodoros Hunters Association expressed concern about the loss of wildlife habitats and habitat fragmentation. In response, the developers added measures to preserve wildlife corridors and restore the environment after the project’s decommissioning.

The impact assessment notes possible temporary effects during construction: dust, noise, soil and water flow changes, visual impact. SAOLA Ltd committed to proper waste management, recycling of panels and inverters, and restoration of the land after the end of operations.

Project breakdown:
• 5.5 MW PV park with 15 MWh storage
• 5 MW PV park with 15 MWh storage
• 4 MW PV park with 10 MWh storage