Cyprus launches Shorewinner project to boost wind energy development
The Shorewinner project, which aims to set up and develop a Southern European offshore wind energy community of practice, was successfully launched in Cyprus this week.
The hybrid event took place on Thursday at the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) in Nicosia, under the title ‘Energy for the Future’.
The launch attracted key members of the academic and business community, as well as government officials, and was co-organised by Keve, Intercollege, the University of Cyprus, and CARDET.
According to an announcement released on Friday, the event focused on the prospects and challenges of wind energy development in Cyprus and Southern Europe.
The announcement noted that the event kicked off with Keve secretary general Marios Tsiakkis welcoming attendees.
During his address, Tsiakkis underscored the importance of offshore wind energy for achieving Cyprus’ sustainable development goals.
Moreover, Intercollege executive director Nicholas Kythreotis outlined the objectives of the Shorewinner project.
He also highlighted the cooperation among five Centres of Excellence from Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus.
Gerasimos Gerasimou, energy service officer at the Energy Ministry, discussed the prospects and challenges of renewable energy sources in Cyprus.
Constantinos Panayiotou from the Human Resource Development Authority (Anad) presented the identified needs in green professions and skills within the Cypriot economy.
A notable contribution came from Christos Tsingis, Executive Director of the Cyprus Wind Energy Association, who spoke on the development potential of wind energy in the country.
Andreas Livera, Special Research Scientist at the University of Cyprus, analysed the goals and challenges facing both the photovoltaic and wind energy sectors.
The event concluded with an interactive workshop moderated by Pavlos Papadopoulos, a special research scientist at the University of Cyprus, allowing participants to exchange views and ideas on emerging opportunities in the field of renewable energy sources.