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- [CIRCULAR-PV Co-Organising a Parallel Event at EU PVSEC 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-co-organising-a-parallel-event-at-eu-pvsec-2026/) - CIRCULAR-PV is co-organising with 8 more EU projects the Parallel Event “Opportunities for Sustainable Perovskite PV Commercialisation” at EU PVSEC 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
- [CIRCULAR-PV Presented at the FuturePV2 Workshop in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-presented-at-the-futurepv2-workshop-in-cyprus/) - Savannah Bennett presented the work from Partner Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) at the FuturePV2 Workshop, hosted by the TESTARE Project at the University of Cyprus.
- [CIRCULAR-PV at The Energy Transition: Nordic Countries & the CETPartnership](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-at-the-energy-transition-nordic-countries-the-cetpartnership/) - Elias Peraticos from the University of Cyprus participated in The Energy Transition: Nordic Countries & the CETPartnership event, held on 8 June 2026 in Oslo, Norway, engaging with the wider clean energy research and innovation community.
- [CIRCULAR-PV Reaches the Halfway Milestone at the M18 Progress Meeting in Stockholm](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-reaches-the-halfway-milestone-at-the-m18-progress-meeting-in-stockholm/) - Consortium Partners participated at the M18 CIRCULAR-PV Steering Committee and Progress Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, marking the halfway point of the CIRCULAR-PV project.
- [CIRCULAR-PV Brings Clean Energy Research to Schools in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-brings-clean-energy-research-to-schools-in-cyprus/) - Maria Hadjipanayi from the University of Cyprus engaged with students in Nicosia through the “Researchers in Schools” initiative, introducing young learners to research, clean energy, and photovoltaic technologies.
- [CIRCULAR-PV Presented at Photonics Industry Day](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-presented-at-photonics-industry-day/) - CIRCULAR-PV Partner Solaronix participated in the Photonics Industry Day networking event on 9 October 2025, engaging with students and industry representatives and showcasing developments in perovskite photovoltaic technologies.
- [CIRCULAR-PV Presented at the FuturePV Workshop in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-presented-at-the-flagship-futurepv-workshop-in-cyprus/) - CIRCULAR-PV partners presented their work at the FuturePV Workshop, hosted at the University of Cyprus, contributing to discussions on sustainable, scalable, and circular perovskite photovoltaic technologies.
- [CIRCULAR-PV Presented at the TechBlick Perovskite Technologies Event](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-presented-at-the-techblick-perovskite-technologies-event/) - Stéphanie Narbey presented work from CIRCULAR-PV Partner Solaronix at the TechBlick Perovskite Technologies Event, highlighting ongoing developments and commercial applications of perovskite solar cell technologies.
- [PHAETHON contributes to advancing interoperable urban digital twins through the MUNICIPAL project](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-contributes-to-advancing-interoperable-urban-digital-twins-through-the-municipal-project/) - Partners from four European countries join forces to shape the next generation of connected and sustainable urban ecosystems The first in-person meeting of the European MUNICIPAL project took place in Murcia, Spain, bringing together representatives from the project consortium to officially launch the collaboration and define the first steps towards developing a new generation of
- [PHAETHON Analyses Eighth Month of Competitive Electricity Market: Lower Prices & Record Forward Trading in May 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-analyses-eighth-month-of-competitive-electricity-market-lower-prices-record-forward-trading-in-may-2026/) - The Republic of Cyprus’s competitive electricity market has now completed its eighth full month of operation, providing further evidence of how renewable energy generation, market dynamics, and system characteristics continue to shape electricity prices. The May 2026 results show that the average Day-Ahead Market (DAM) price declined to its second-lowest level since the market’s launch,
- [PHAETHON CoE engages Cypriot diaspora talent at Minds in Cyprus UK Roadshow 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-engages-cypriot-diaspora-talent-at-minds-in-cyprus-uk-roadshow-2026/) - Connecting talented Cypriot professionals abroad with international careers, meaningful impact, and opportunities to contribute to Cyprus’ future. The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence participated in the Minds in Cyprus UK Roadshow 2026, held in London on 23 June 2026, joining a national initiative aimed at connecting talented Cypriot professionals living and working abroad with career opportunities
- [SOLID Project Stakeholder Workshop on Green Hydrogen and rSOC Energy Systems for Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/solid-project-stakeholder-workshop-on-green-hydrogen-and-rsoc-energy-systems-for-cyprus/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence is pleased to support the upcoming SOLID Project stakeholder workshop organised by the University of Cyprus. Workshop Title Green Hydrogen and Reversible Solid Oxide Cell (rSOC) Energy Systems for Cyprus 📅 Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026🕘 Time: 10:00 – 12:30 (EEST)💻 Format: Online (MS Teams) Overview The workshop will bring
- [PHAETHON CoE Chairman Continues EMMENA Outreach with Meeting with Hon. Consul of Bahrain](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-chairman-continues-emmena-outreach-with-meeting-with-hon-consul-of-bahrain/) - Discussions focus on regional energy cooperation and the establishment of an EMMENA Research and Innovation Platform The Chairman of the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) Board of Directors, Prof. Constantinos Christofides, held a productive meeting on 29 April 2026 with the Hon. Consul of Bahrain, Mr Nicholas K. Tofarides, in Nicosia. The meeting formed part
- [PHAETHON CoE and ESG Perform Global Announce Strategic Research & Education Partnership](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-and-esg-perform-global-announce-strategic-research-education-partnership/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ESG Perform Global Ltd (ESGPG), establishing a strategic research and education partnership focused on ESG performance, sustainability data, and digital infrastructure innovation within a European context. The agreement was formally signed on 7 May 2026 during
- [PHAETHON CoE Chairman Meets Ambassador of Oman to Strengthen EMMENA Energy R&I Cooperation](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-chairman-meets-ambassador-of-oman-to-strengthen-emmena-energy-ri-cooperation/) - Meeting forms part of an ongoing series of diplomatic engagements to support the establishment of the EMMENA Sustainable Energy Research and Innovation Platform The Chairman of the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) Board of Directors, Prof. Constantinos Christofides, held a fruitful meeting on 29 April 2026 with H.E. Mr. Mohamed Abdallah Awad Al-Nahdi, Ambassador Extraordinary
- [PHAETHON Partners Gather in Denmark for 6th Teaming Project Meeting](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-partners-gather-in-denmark-for-6th-teaming-project-meeting/) - The Consortium Partners convened in Denmark for the 6th PHAETHON Teaming Project Meeting on 11–12 June 2026, hosted by one of the Project’s Advanced Partners, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), at its Risø Campus. Bringing together representatives from the University of Cyprus (UCY), the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the University of Groningen (UG),
- [PHAETHON Delegation Attends Financial Management Training at Technical University of Denmark](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-delegation-attends-financial-management-training-at-technical-university-of-denmark/) - A delegation from the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence attended a specialised Financial Management Training hosted by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) at its Risø Campus between 8 and 10 June 2026. Organised within the framework of the PHAETHON Teaming Project, the three-day training formed part of the Centre's ongoing capacity-building activities and knowledge-transfer programme
- [PHAETHON Delegation Attends Smart Energy Research Infrastructure Training at DTU](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-delegation-attends-smart-energy-research-infrastructure-training-at-dtu/) - A delegation from the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence attended a specialised training programme on the operation and control of smart energy research infrastructure at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) between 8 and 12 June 2026. Organised within the framework of the PHAETHON Teaming Project, the five-day training formed part of the Centre’s ongoing knowledge-transfer
- [PHAETHON CoE Chairman Meets Researchers from Qatar University to Advance EMMENA Energy R&I Platform](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-chairman-meets-researchers-from-qatar-university-to-advance-emmena-energy-ri-platform/) - The meeting marks a deepening of the EMMENA outreach initiative through engagement with leading academic and research institutions across the region. The Chairman of the PHAETHON CoE Board of Directors, Prof. Constantinos Christofides, held a productive meeting on 9 June 2026 with researchers from the College of Engineering and the Gas Processing Center (GPC) of
- [PHAETHON Analyses Seventh Month of Competitive Electricity Market: Elevated Prices & Zero-Pricing in April 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-analyses-seventh-month-of-competitive-electricity-market-elevated-prices-zero-pricing-in-april-2026/) - The Republic of Cyprus’s competitive electricity market has now completed its seventh full month of operation, providing further insight into how geopolitical developments, renewable energy penetration, and system flexibility constraints continue to shape market outcomes within the new framework. The April 2026 results indicate that electricity prices remained elevated, primarily driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions
- [PHAETHON Analyses Sixth Month of Competitive Electricity Market: Price Volatility & Record High Prices in March 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-analyses-sixth-month-of-competitive-electricity-market-price-volatility-record-high-prices-in-march-2026/) - The Republic of Cyprus’s competitive electricity market has now completed its sixth full month of operation, providing new insights into how external factors, renewable energy generation, and system dynamics interact within the evolving market framework. The March 2026 results reveal a marked increase in electricity prices and heightened volatility, driven largely by rising fuel costs
- [Skills for the Energy Transition – PHAETHON to Host ETIP SNET Regional Workshop](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/skills-for-the-energy-transition-phaethon-to-host-etip-snet-regional-workshop/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence at the University of Cyprus will host the ETIP SNET Regional Workshop 2026, titled “Skills for the Energy Transition – Upskilling the Southern Europe Energy Workforce”, on 20 May 2026 in Nicosia, Cyprus. The workshop is organised by ETIP SNET, supported by the SG-SKILL project, and hosted by PHAETHON CoE.
- [Fully Funded PhD Studentships at PHAETHON CoE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/fully-funded-phd-studentships-at-phaethon-coe/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence at the University of Cyprus is now accepting applications for fully funded PhD Studentships in cutting-edge areas of sustainable energy research. These positions offer outstanding graduates the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies within a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary research environment.
- [PHAETHON Relaunches Internal Briefing Series with Focus on Innovation](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-relaunches-internal-briefing-series-with-focus-on-innovation/) - First session introduces Innovation Hub to support researchers in developing ideas, fostering collaborations, and creating real-world impact On 18 March 2026, the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence hosted the inaugural session of its new Internal Briefing series, designed to connect colleagues across the Centre and share knowledge on key developments, initiatives, and opportunities. The first session,
- [PHAETHON Researcher Represents the Centre at International PACT Workshop](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-researcher-represents-the-centre-at-international-pact-workshop/) - Elias Peraticos presents PHAETHON’s photovoltaic research and strengthens collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories during his Fulbright visit On Tuesday, 17 March 2026, PHAETHON CoE researcher Elias Peraticos represented the Centre at the PACT (Perovskite PV Accelerator for Commercializing Technologies) workshop. Currently a Visiting Scholar at Sandia National Laboratories through the Fulbright Program, he delivered a
- [Trinity Private School Students Visit PHAETHON and Gain Hands-On Experience in RES](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/trinity-private-school-students-visit-phaethon-and-gain-hands-on-experience-in-res/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence was pleased to welcome a group of 33 Lyceum Year 2 students from Trinity Private School in Limassol on 20 March 2026, as part of their Renewable Energy & Environmental Club activities. During their visit, students engaged directly with cutting-edge developments in Renewable Energy Sources (RES) through an interactive, hands-on
- [PHAETHON Analyses Fifth Month of Competitive Electricity Market: Strong PV Generation and Zero-Price Events in February 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-analyses-fifth-month-of-competitive-electricity-market-strong-pv-generation-and-zero-price-events-in-february-2026/) - The Republic of Cyprus’s competitive electricity market has now completed its fifth full month of operation, offering further insight into how favourable weather conditions, photovoltaic (PV) generation, and system dynamics interact within the new market framework. February 2026 saw a noticeable return of low and zero-price events during midday hours, driven by strong PV output and improved solar irradiation compared to January.
- [Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships at PHAETHON CoE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/marie-sklodowska-curie-postdoctoral-fellowships-at-phaethon-coe/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence is now accepting expressions of interest for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) under Horizon Europe. These fellowships offer early-career researchers worldwide the chance to pursue independent research in intelligent, sustainable energy systems at a leading European research centre.
- [PHAETHON CoE Chairman Meets Ambassador of Israel to Discuss Regional Energy R&I Cooperation](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-chairman-meets-ambassador-of-israel-to-discuss-regional-energy-ri-cooperation/) - Meeting forms part of the Centre’s initiative to establish the EMMENA Sustainable Energy Research and Innovation Platform The Chairman of the PHAETHON CoE Board of Directors, Prof. Constantinos Christofides, held a fruitful meeting on 12 March 2026 with H.E. Mr. Oren Anolik, Ambassador of the State of Israel in Nicosia. The meeting formed part of
- [PHAETHON CoE Chairman Meets Ambassador of Jordan to Advance EMMENA Energy R&I Platform](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-chairman-meets-ambassador-of-jordan-to-advance-emmena-energy-ri-platform/) - Discussions focus on regional energy cooperation and research collaboration across the EMMENA region. The Chairman of the PHAETHON CoE Board of Directors, Prof. Constantinos Christofides, held a fruitful meeting on 5 March 2026 with H.E. Mr. Basheer Fawwaz Al Zubi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Nicosia. The meeting formed
- [PHAETHON CoE Delivers Hybrid Info Session on the European Master in Renewable Energy by EUREC](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-delivers-hybrid-info-session-on-the-european-master-in-renewable-energy-by-eurec/) - On 18 February 2026, the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence delivered a hybrid information session on the European Master in Renewable Energy offered by EUREC (Association of European Renewable Energy Research Centres). The session was delivered in Greek and welcomed participants attending in person in Cyprus, as well as online attendees primarily from Greece. It provided a
- [Internal Kick-Off Meeting for Project PHAETHON Sets the Scene for Transformation to Excellence](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/internal-kick-off-meeting-for-project-phaethon-sets-the-scene-for-transformation-to-excellence/) - The first official project meeting for the Teaming for Excellence Project PHAETHON took place on 12 October 2023 at the University of Cyprus, bringing together all Project beneficiaries and REA representatives.
- [PHAETHON Project Kick-Off Ceremony Marks the Launch towards the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-project-kick-off-ceremony-marks-the-launch-towards-the-phaethon-centre-of-excellence/) - The High-Level Kick-Off Ceremony for the Teaming for Excellence Project PHAETHON took place on 11 October 2023 at the University of Cyprus (UCY).
- [Professor Papanastasiou (re)presented PHAETHON CoE at the 11th Cyprus Energy Symposium](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/professor-papanastasiou-represented-phaethon-coe-at-the-11th-cyprus-energy-symposium/) - Professor Panos Papanastasiou was an invited speaker at this year’s Cyprus Energy Symposium, delivering a presentation on PHAETHON CoE, the newest Centre of Excellence to be inaugurated in Cyprus that aims to serve as a catalyst for excellence in the energy field, focusing on the development of solutions and applications that can address a wide range of contemporary global energy challenges.
- [UCY FOSS Research Centre delegation visits PHAETHON project advanced partners](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/ucy-foss-research-centre-delegation-visits-phaethon-project-advanced-partners/) - A delegation from the FOSS Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (UCY) and Cyprus Seeds visited the two PHAETHON project advanced partners, between 27 and 30 November 2023, within the framework of the project’s technology transfer and best-practice exchange on the way towards establishing the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence.
- [Season's Greetings from the FOSS / PHAETHON family](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/seasons-greetings-from-the-foss-phaethon-family/) - We hope 2024 proves similarly enriching for all our FOSS / PHAETHON friends. Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and a prolific and prosperous New Year.
- [PHAETHON 2nd Project Meeting Attests to a Bright Future](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-2nd-project-meeting-attests-to-a-bright-future/) - The PHAETHON Teaming Project 2nd Coordination and Management Meeting took place in Cyprus on 26 March 2024, welcoming representatives from the partner institutions at the facilities of the University of Cyprus (UCY) for a full day of presentations and discussion on the progress of the project implementation and the way forward.
- [PHAETHON Delegation visits the University of Groningen for Institutional Trainings](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-delegation-visits-the-university-of-groningen-for-institutional-trainings/) - A delegation from the University of Cyprus, the coordinating organisation of the PHAETHON Teaming project visited the University of Groningen (UG) this month, between 6 and 13 June 2024, for a series of Institutional Trainings organised by the latter in their capacity as an advanced partner of the project.
- [PHAETHON 3rd Project Meeting Assembles Partners in Cyprus as the CoE goes from strength to strength](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-3rd-project-meeting-assembles-partners-in-cyprus-as-the-coe-goes-from-strength-to-strength/) - The Consortium Partners assembled in Cyprus once again for the 3rd Teaming Project Meeting, between 24 and 25 October 2024.
- [Partners assembled in the Netherlands for 4th PHAETHON Teaming Project Meeting](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/partners-assembled-in-the-netherlands-for-4th-phaethon-teaming-project-meeting/) - The Consortium Partners assembled in the Netherlands for the 4th PHAETHON Teaming Project Meeting on 3-4 April 2025, hosted by one of the Advanced Partners in the Project, the University of Groningen, which is the country’s second oldest university.
- [SyNERGY MED 2024 Delivered a Major Energy Platform in the Region](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/synergy-med-2024-delivered-a-major-energy-platform-in-the-region/) - The 3rd International Conference on Energy Transition in the Mediterranean Area brought together 155 Energy SyNERGISTS from 20 countries in service of advancing the critical Energy Transition underway. The 3rd International Conference on Energy Transition in the Mediterranean Area (SyNERGY MED 2024) took place between 21 and 23 October 2024, in Limassol, Cyprus. The conference brought
- [PHAETHON - CAMART2 CoE Joint Workshop Exemplifies Best Practice Exchange](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-camart2-coe-joint-workshop-exemplifies-best-practice-exchange/) - We were delighted to host Mr. Andris Ozolins, Operational Project Manager of the CAMART2 Teaming Project, on Thursday, 23/01/2025, as part of a joint workshop between PHAETHON CoE, University of Cyprus, and the CAMART2 project CoE at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL). During the meeting, we had the opportunity to discuss common experiences
- [PHAETHON CoE is a Key Contributor to Delivering a Smart Energy Campus at UCY](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-is-a-key-contributor-to-delivering-a-smart-energy-campus-at-ucy/) - PHAETHON CoE is a Key Contributor to Delivering a Smart Energy Campus at UCY The University of Cyprus strategic objective to transform into a green, smart, and sustainable campus is in full swing, with the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence at the heart of implementing key aspects of this large-scale and consequential blueprint project. The PHAETHON
- [Engaging the Next Generation: PHAETHON Expands Educational Outreach with Interactive School Visits](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/engaging-the-next-generation-phaethon-expands-educational-outreach-with-interactive-school-visits/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence continues and expands upon the long tradition of the FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy, facilitating on-site school visits as part of its contribution to society through multiple educational activities Indicatively, during the previous calendar year and first of its operation, the nascent Centre welcomed 15 different school visits at its laboratories,
- [Prof. Georghiou Honoured as "Distinguished Researcher" of the Year at 2024 Cyprus Research Awards by RIF](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/prof-georghiou-honoured-as-distinguished-researcher-of-the-year-at-2024-cyprus-research-awards-by-riff/) - Professor George E. Georgiou, Founder of the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, was among the RIF Honourees at the 2024 Cyprus Research Awards, recognised as Distinguished Researcher of the Year for his outstanding contribution to Natural Sciences and Engineering. The Cyprus Research Awards were announced during a ceremony held on 26 March 2025 at the Nicosia
- [PHAETHON CoE’s Stakeholder Advisory Group Holds First Meeting and lays the groundwork for its critical role going forward](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coes-stakeholder-advisory-group-holds-first-meeting-and-lays-the-groundwork-for-its-critical-role-going-forward/) - The first meeting of PHAETHON CoE’s Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) took place on 2 May 2025 at the University of Cyprus, chaired by Dr. Venizelos Efthymiou. The meeting welcomed invited representatives from the public/broader public sector, academia, private sector and civil society, all with a special interest in and activity towards the critical Energy Transition
- [PHAETHON Project Support Unit Training at Technical University of Denmark](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-project-support-unit-training-at-dtu/) - A delegation from the PHAETHON Project Support Unit (PSU) attended a specialised Training at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), between 2 and 6 June 2025. The Training, which took place at DTU Wind, Risø Campus, aimed to strengthen the procedures and services provided by PHAETHON’s Project Support Unit, thereby contributing to increasing the CoE’s
- [PHAETHON Project Support Unit Training at the University of Groningen](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-project-support-unit-training-at-the-university-of-groningen/) - A delegation from the PHAETHON Project Support Unit (PSU) attended a specialised Training at the University of Groningen, between 23 and 27 June 2025. This was the second in-depth training designed to enhance the procedures and services provided by PHAETHON’s Project Support Unit, further contributing to increasing the CoE’s participation and success rates in competitive
- [PHAETHON Analyses Fourth Month of Competitive Electricity Market: Weather, Demand, and Price Extremes in January 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-analyses-fourth-month-of-competitive-electricity-market-weather-demand-and-price-extremes-in-january-2026/) - The Republic of Cyprus’s competitive electricity market has now completed its fourth full month of operation, offering further insight into how adverse weather conditions, seasonal demand, and renewable energy availability interact within the new market framework. The January 2026 results reveal market dynamics that were more pronounced than those observed in December, driven by low temperatures, elevated dust levels, and increased reliance on conventional generation.
- [PHAETHON CoE Chairman Meets UAE Embassy Diplomats](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-chairman-meets-uae-embassy-diplomats/) - Discussions focus on regional energy cooperation and the establishment of an EMMENA Research and Innovation Platform The Chairman of the PHAETHON CoE Board of Directors, Prof. Constantinos Christofides, held a fruitful meeting on 8 February 2026 with Mr Ahmad ElEmad, Head of the Economic, Political and General Diplomatic Affairs Section of the Embassy of the
- [UCY and PHAETHON CoE: Strategic Cooperation in High-Impact Energy R&I](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/ucy-and-phaethon-coe-strategic-cooperation-in-high-impact-energy-ri/) - On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, the University of Cyprus and the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence formalised the institutional framework of their collaboration.
- [CIRCULAR-PV Engages with SOLARIS Project on LCA Harmonization](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-engages-with-solaris-project-on-lca-harmonization/) - Exchanging knowledge and harmonising lifecycle assessment practices to support sustainable, circular PV technologies in Europe
- [CIRCULAR-PV Participates in BECOME PV Workshop on Emerging Photovoltaics](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-participates-in-become-pv-workshop-on-emerging-photovoltaics/) - Connecting with leading PV researchers and industry to drive innovation and market-ready perovskite technologies
- [CIRCULAR-PV Holds 3rd General Assembly](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-holds-3rd-general-assembly/) - Consortium partners meet online to review progress, align activities, and coordinate next steps
- [CIRCULAR-PV Showcased at CETPartnership TRI 2 LCA Workshop](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-showcased-at-cetpartnership-tri-2-lca-workshop/) - Highlighting lifecycle assessment challenges and fostering collaboration on sustainable PV technologies
- [CIRCULAR-PV Participates in CETPartnership Annual Conference 2025](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-participates-in-cetpartnership-annual-conference-2025/) - Engaging with the RDI community online to share progress, exchange knowledge, and strengthen collaboration on sustainable energy solutions
- [CIRCULAR-PV Participates in Nature Conference on Advancing Perovskite Photovoltaics](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-participates-in-nature-conference-on-advancing-perovskite-photovoltaics/) - Engaging with the international research community on innovation, sustainability, and deployment of perovskite PV technologies
- [CIRCULAR-PV Consortium Convenes for 2nd General Assembly](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-consortium-convenes-for-2nd-general-assembly/) - Bringing project partners together in a hybrid format to review progress, align activity, and coordinate next steps
- [CIRCULAR-PV Explores Synergies with TANDEM Project ](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-explores-synergies-with-tandem-project/) - Building bridges to advance sustainable, high-efficiency tandem PV technologies in Europe.
- [PHAETHON CoE Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-achieves-iso-90012015-certification/) - Establishing a quality management system underpins the Centre’s commitment to quality and excellence The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) is proud to announce that its operations are now fully ISO 9001:2015 certified. This follows a rigorous audit by TÜV CYPRUS, a leading international certification body, confirming that the Centre’s management system meets internationally recognised standards for quality management,
- [PHAETHON Analyses Third Month of Competitive Electricity Market: Weather, Renewables, and Prices in December 2025](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-analyses-third-month-of-competitive-electricity-market-weather-renewables-and-prices-in-december-2025/) - The Republic of Cyprus’s competitive electricity market has now completed its third full month of operation, offering deeper insight into how weather conditions, seasonal demand, and renewable energy availability interact within the new market framework. The December 2025 results reveal market dynamics that differ notably from those observed in October and November, largely due to
- [PHAETHON Analyses Second Month of Competitive Electricity Market in November Report](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-analyses-second-month-of-competitive-electricity-market-in-november-report/) - The Republic of Cyprus’s competitive electricity market has now completed its second full month of operation, offering further insights into how renewables, market behaviour, and system dynamics interact within the new market framework. The November 2025 results underline the continued influence of photovoltaic (PV) generation on price formation and highlight emerging needs for flexibility as
- [Inaugural Workshop on Energy Geopolitics, Governance, Socioeconomics & Environmental Sustainability Marks a Deepening of the Cluster’s Interdisciplinary Work](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/inaugural-workshop-on-energy-geopolitics-governance-socioeconomics-environmental-sustainability-marks-a-deepening-of-the-clusters-interdisciplinary-work/) - On 25 November 2025, the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) hosted the inaugural thematic workshop of its new cluster on Energy Geopolitics, Governance, Socioeconomics & Environmental Sustainability at the University of Cyprus. The event marked an active deepening of the cluster’s work and convened academics, practitioners, and international partners for an interdisciplinary exchange on contemporary
- [Inaugural PHAETHON Energy Day Delves into the Future of Electric Vehicles in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/inaugural-phaethon-energy-day-delves-into-the-future-of-electric-vehicles-in-cyprus/) - The new initiative aims to drive discussion on the technological, regulatory, and societal dimensions of the critical energy transformation On 27 November 2025, the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence at the University of Cyprus marked the launch of the PHAETHON Energy Days, a new series of thematic workshops aimed at fostering dialogue on key energy and
- [PHAETHON 5th Project Meeting Advances Momentum as Partners Convene in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-5th-project-meeting-advances-momentum-as-partners-convene-in-cyprus/) - The Consortium Partners convened in Cyprus once again for the 5th Teaming Project Meeting, held on 24–25 November 2025 at the University of Cyprus (UCY). The meeting brought together representatives from UCY, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the University of Groningen (UG), and Cyprus Seeds (CS) for two days of presentations, workshops, and strategic
- [Inaugural Workshop of the Thematic Cluster: Energy Geopolitics, Governance, Socioeconomics & Environmental Sustainability](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/inaugural-workshop-of-the-thematic-cluster-energy-geopolitics-governance-socioeconomics-environmental-sustainability/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence is pleased to host the inaugural workshop of its new thematic cluster on energy geopolitics, governance, socioeconomics, and environmental sustainability. As the first workshop in this new PHAETHON CoE thematic cluster, this event brings together leading academics and international partners for dynamic sessions spanning energy geopolitics, the social and psychological
- [PHAETHON Launches Monthly Market Insights: October Electricity Market Report](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-launches-monthly-market-insights-october-electricity-market-report/) - Following the historic launch of the Republic of Cyprus’s competitive electricity market on 1 October 2025, the market has now completed its first full month of operation — another major milestone in the island’s transition towards a more open, efficient, and sustainable energy system. This new market framework empowers consumers with choice, drives innovation, and
- [STORE Project: First in-person project meeting takes place in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/store-project-first-in-person-project-meeting-takes-place-in-cyprus/)
- [Celebrating the PHAETHONITES Featured on the Stanford–Elsevier Top Scientists List](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/celebrating-the-phaethonites-featured-on-the-stanford-elsevier-top-scientists-list/) - We are proud to share that three members of our PHAETHON CoE family have been included in the Stanford–Elsevier Top Scientists List for 2025, which recognises the top 2% of researchers worldwide based on impact and scholarly output. The Stanford University List is published annually, highlighting the scientists who have had the greatest influence in
- ["WISE": New Project aims to develop the first pilot infrastructure for wireless charging of electric buses in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/wise-new-project-aims-to-develop-the-first-pilot-infrastructure-for-wireless-charging-of-electric-buses-in-cyprus/) - The project represents a strategic partnership between the University of Cyprus, Cyprus Public Transport Group, SVMENERGY NET LTD, and the Municipality of Strovolos, jointly working towards developing a novel solar-powered, dynamic wireless charging and control platform for bus fleets. About Project WISE Project “WISE”, an acronym for “Digital transportation twin for Wireless charging Infrastructure of
- [Cyprus Launches Competitive Electricity Market: A Major Step Towards a Green Energy Future](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/cyprus-launches-competitive-electricity-market-a-major-step-towards-a-green-energy-future/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence leads the way in tracking Cyprus’s energy transition, releasing its first Electricity Market Report. Nicosia, Cyprus — On 1 October 2025, the Republic of Cyprus officially launched its competitive electricity market, marking a transformative milestone in the country’s energy transition. For the first time, Cypriot consumers can now choose their
- [Book on "Green Hydrogen Energy Systems" is available for Pre-Order](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/book-on-green-hydrogen-energy-systems-is-available-for-pre-order/) - We are pleased to announce that you can now Pre-Order the 1st Edition of the book titled "Green Hydrogen Energy Systems" (published by Elsevier), which focuses on exploring the vital technologies and methods for generating, storing, and utilising green hydrogen. The new book offers a comprehensive review of green hydrogen systems, integrating principles, configurations, progress,
- [Successful Completion of Transnational Access Project | OSHSPV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/successful-completion-of-transnational-access-project-oshspv/) - We are pleased to announce that Asem Alemam from Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates, has successfully completed transnational access to the Distributed Generation and Smart Grids Laboratory at the University of Cyprus – PHAETHON CoE, as part of the RISEnergy Transnational Access Programme. The access took place from 14 May to 3 June 2025 and
- [PHAETHON delegation visits UCY Apollon PV Plant and its newly commissioned BESS](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-delegation-visits-ucy-apollon-pv-plant-and-its-newly-commissioned-bess/) - A PHAETHON delegation visited the UCY “Apollon” PV Plant and its newly commissioned Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) last week, together with colleagues from the UCY Technical Services. The PHAETHON delegation was led by the CEO of the Centre, Professor George E. Georghiou, with Dr. George Makrides, the Centre’s Director of Operations, also present. Accompanying
- [PHAETHON CoE is proudly co-organising the 2025 European PVPMC Workshop in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-is-proudly-co-organising-the-2025-european-pvpmc-workshop-in-cyprus/) - PHAETHON CoE is proud to be co-organising the 2025 European PVPMC Workshop, alongside Sandia National Laboratories and EPL Technology Frontiers Ltd. The two-day Workshop, which will be held in Ayia Napa, Cyprus on 29-30 October, will examine the technical aspects of PV module and system performance, including performance modeling, analytics, digitalization and grid integration challenges and solutions. An
- [PHAETHON delegation visits KODAP’s new state-of-the-art premises](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-delegation-visits-kodaps-new-state-of-the-art-premises/) - A PHAETHON delegation visited the premises of the Cyprus Organisation for Storage and Management of Oil Stocks (KODAP) at Vasiliko this week, as part of an ongoing strategic partnership to collaborate on key aspects of the Green Transition. The delegation met with the General Manager of the Organisation, Mr. George Karagiorges, and members of his
- [PHAETHON CoE Hosts Milestone EUREC - EERA JP SG Joint Workshop in Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-hosts-milestone-eurec-eera-jp-sg-joint-workshop-in-cyprus/) - PHAETHON CoE had the privilege to host a milestone Joint Workshop organised by EUREC – The Association of European Renewable Energy Research Centres and the EERA – The European Energy Research Alliance Joint Programme on Smart Grids (JP SG) last week. The Workshop brought together high-level stakeholders across government, academia, and industry, including key representatives
- [CIRCULAR-PV: New project advances long-lived and recyclable perovskite photovoltaics as a pivotal part of the Energy Transition](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circular-pv-new-project-advances-long-lived-and-recyclable-perovskite-photovoltaics-as-a-pivotal-part-of-the-energy-transition/) - A new partnership that brings together four countries, Cyprus, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden has been launched for the implementation of a new project with the acronym «CIRCULAR-PV» and titled «Towards long-lived and recyclable perovskite photovoltaics». The Coordinator is the DegradationLab, a strategic infrastructure unit of the PV Technology Laboratory, which is an integral part of the FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Cyprus.
- [First Official Japan Science and Technology Agency Visit to PHAETHON CoE Signals Closer Academic Cooperation](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/first-official-japan-science-and-technology-agency-visit-to-phaethon-coe-signals-closer-academic-cooperation/) - The first official visit of representatives from the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence of the University of Cyprus took place on 16 December. The distinguished delegation consisted of Prof. Kohei Uosaki, Programme Director of GteX, Professor Emeritus at Hokkaido University, and Emeritus Fellow of the National Institute for Materials Science,
- [DSM4islands: New project explores Demand-Side Management in islanded power systems as a driver for the Energy Transition](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/sm4islands-new-project-explores-demand-side-management-in-islanded-power-systems-as-a-driver-for-the-energy-transition/) - The new 3-year project “DSM4islands”, an acronym for “Integrated Demand-Side Management as flexibility driver for the energy transition using the example of island power systems”, kicked off in December 2024 with the participation of the PV Technology Laboratory of the University of Cyprus and the local company EPL Technology Frontiers Ltd in a transnational network.
- [Leading the Energy Transition: 400 Practitioners Trained in Essential Green Skills](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/leading-the-energy-transition-400-practitioners-trained-in-essential-green-skills/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence is committed to working towards advancing the Energy Transition in Cyprus and beyond, through professional capacity building in Green Skills. We have proudly reached the milestone of 400 practitioners trained, in service of upskilling or reskilling upwards of 2,000 people in the Cyprus labour market over a two-year period, through specialised vocational training
- [Successful Completion of Transnational Access Project | LIVABLE-LV ](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/successful-completion-of-transnational-access-project-livable-lv/) - We are pleased to announce that Dr. Nand Kishor from Østfold University College (HiØ), Norway, has successfully completed access to the Low Voltage Experimental Microgrid Laboratory of the University of Cyprus, as part of the ERIGrid 2.0 Project. This collaboration, with official end-date 21.02.2025, focused on leveraging model identification for voltage improvement in renewable-powered LV microgrids. Project Overview The project
- [GREEN (H2): New Project Aims to Advance Green Hydrogen Technologies in Southern Mediterranean Countries](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/green-h2-new-project-aims-to-advance-green-hydrogen-technologies-in-southern-mediterranean-countries/) - PHAETHON CoE is part of a consortium of nine leading academic institutions across the region, working in tandem to revolutionise technical education and research in green hydrogen, a crucial renewable energy source for a sustainable and carbon-neutral future. The University of Innsbruck successfully hosted the kick-off meeting for the GREEN Project (Developing a Curriculum on
- [Real-world test of perovskite solar modules in Cyprus generates international press coverage](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/real-world-test-of-perovskite-solar-modules-in-cyprus-generates-international-press-coverage/) - The ground-breaking work of our fellow PHAETHONITES, working alongside colleagues at Imec and the University of Cyprus, as outlined in a journal article published in ACS Energy Letters (2024, 9, 10, 5081–5091), has generated extensive press coverage from reputable publications in the field, including pv magazine, R&D World, Bits&Chips, Semiconductor Digest, eeNews Europe, Power Electronics
- [PHAETHON CoE is Proudly Contributing to Transforming UCY into a Smart Energy Campus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-coe-is-proudly-contributing-to-transforming-ucy-into-a-smart-energy-campus/) - The University of Cyprus is upgrading its renewable energy and smart grids testing infrastructure through a 1.6 million investment financed by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility in the context of the Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Plan. The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence is proudly and meaningfully contributing to materialising this major infrastructure investment, which aims to create significant research
- [Cyprus Public Transport and Ecotricity Join Forces On “Green” Eu-Funded Project](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/cyprus-public-transport-and-ecotricity-join-forces-on-green-eu-funded-project/) - Cyprus Public Transport and Ecotricity join forces in making Cyprus’ public transport greener. An agreement was signed at the CPT offices by Mr Christos Konomis, Director of Ecotricity and Julio Tironi, CEO of CPT, where both parties will work on the ongoing “EMS4PVBEV” (“Advanced AI-Driven Energy Management System for Photovoltaic-Powered and Battery Integrated Electric Vehicle
- [Solar storage Initiative](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/solar-storage-initiative/) - A guide to new battery storage technologies for improved self-consumption and usage of clean electricity
- [Clean-tech energy transition Initiative](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/clean-tech-energy-transition-initiative/) - Energy transition solutions: A guide to new clean-tech solutions
- [Solar Photovoltaic Initiative](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/solar-photovoltaic-initiative/) - Solar photovoltaic systems for all: A guide to a long-term investment The decision to purchase a photovoltaic (PV) system is a long-term investment and for this reason must be selected with great care. The system is expected to operate at extreme weather conditions for over 20 years and must prove to deliver the electricity output
- [New partnership between PHAETHON Centre of Excellence and the American Medical Center](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/new-partnership-between-phaethon-centre-of-excellence-and-the-american-medical-center/) - The partnership provides for high-level energy consultancy and sustainability services, while promoting research on intelligent, sustainable, and efficient energy solutions through a PhD scholarship. The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) of the University of Cyprus and the American Medical Center/American Heart Institute have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the next 6 years,
- [EMS4PVBEV: New Project Aims to Enhance the Cyprus Energy Storage and Management Ecosystem](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/ems4pvbev-new-project-aims-to-enhance-the-cyprus-energy-storage-and-management-ecosystem/) - The new project represents a dynamic partnership between the University of Cyprus and Cyprus Public Transport, jointly working towards developing a next-generation energy management solution for renewable-powered and battery-integrated Electric Vehicle charging stations. Project “EMS4PVBEV”, an acronym for “Advanced AI-Driven Energy Management System for Photovoltaic-Powered and Battery Integrated Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”, represents a dynamic

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- [Board of Directors](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/about/board-of-directors/) - Prof. Constantinos ChristofidesUniversity of Cyprus / PHAETHON Centre of Excellence ChairpersonProf. George E. GeorghiouUniversity of Cyprus / PHAETHON Centre of Excellence CEORead Bio×Prof. George E. GeorghiouGeorge E. Georghiou is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Cyprus (UCY). He is the founder of the recently established European Centre
- [About](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/teaming/about/) - OverviewObjectivesWork PlanImpactOverviewEmpowering Tomorrow’s Green Energy InnovationsThe PHAETHON Teaming Project was submitted and awarded funding under the prestigious Horizon Europe “Teaming for Excellence” Call for Proposals. Along with the University of Cyprus, the other partners in the consortium are Cyprus Seeds (Innovation Partner), and the Technical University of Denmark and University of Groningen in the Netherlands
- [Teaming Home](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/teaming/) - Top-Ranked Proposal in the EU Transforming to ExcellencePHAETHON is a Teaming for Excellence Horizon Europe project that will lead to the establishment of the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Research and Innovation (R&I) in the field of Intelligent, Efficient and Sustainable Energy Solutions, signalling in parallel the evolution and upgrade of the FOSS Research
- [Open Positions](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/announcements/jobs-listings/) - Open positions Nothing FoundOpen Call for Research PositionsRolling Expression of Interest for First Stage Researchers (PhD Candidates / R1) and Postdoctoral Researchers (R2–R4) View
- [Consortium](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/teaming/consortium/) - The University of Cyprus (UCY) serves as the Coordinator of the PHAETHON Teaming project. The project Consortium is also comprised of two leading European institutions in energy transition and sustainability, namely, the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, and a local innovation partner, Cyprus Seeds. University of CyprusTechnical University
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- [PHAETHON Summer Training School 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-summer-training-school-2026/) - 4 – 8 May 20262nd PHAETHON Summer Training SchoolEnergy Technologies for a Sustainable FutureJoin us for an intensive 5-day training programme focused on emerging trends and practical applications in digitalised energy systems, hybrid solar-plus-storage, smart energy buildings, green hydrogen, and AI for energy systems. REGISTERAGENDATraining Hours 20 Total Hours Daily Schedule 09:00 – 13:00 Format
- [Upgrading renewable energy and smart grids testing infrastructure at the University of Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/rrp-investment/) - Transforming UCY into a Smart Energy CampusExpansion of the renewable energy and smart grids testing infrastructure at the University of CyprusThe University of Cyprus is upgrading its renewable energy and smart grids testing infrastructure through a 1.6 million investment financed by the EU Recovery and Resiliency Facility. PHAETHON CoE is meaningfully contributing to materialising this
- [MSCA-PF at PHAETHON CoE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/msca-pf-at-phaethon/) - Open Positions · Fellowships✦ Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions · Horizon Europe MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at PHAETHON CoEPHAETHON Centre of Excellence invites postdoctoral researchers from any country to develop competitive MSCA-PF proposals and pursue independent research careers in intelligent, sustainable energy systems. Express Interest by30 April2026MSCA call deadline: 9 September 2026 Express Interest by30 April2026MSCA call deadline:
- [Internship Programme 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/internship-programme-2026/) - Internship Programme 2026for Undergraduate Students Calling all undergraduates in Sciences and Engineering – Your opportunity awaits. Enhance your skillset and gain real-world experience through technical coursework, workshops, and hands-on experiments. Join the journey at PHAETHON CoE and help realise the energy transition! Apply TodayDeadline6 March2026Our Summer Internship 2026 Programme is now open for applications!Each year,
- [Cyprus Seeds](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/teaming/consortium/cyprus-seeds/) - Cyprus SeedsVisit WebsiteCyprus Seeds is a non-profit organisation with the mission to support the commercialisation of scientific research projects with strong intellectual property (IP) value and global market potential, in all Cypriot universities and research institutions. Through an 18-month pre-accelerator program, it provides funding and mentoring that will help the transition of research projects from
- [University of Groningen](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/teaming/consortium/university-of-groningen/) - University of GroningenVisit WebsiteThe University of Groningen is an internationally oriented university with a rich academic tradition. Since the establishment in 1614, the university has brought forward striving academics, like the first female student, the first Dutch astronaut and various Nobel prize winners. Geographically, the University is rooted in the Northern part of the Netherlands,
- [Technical University of Denmark](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/teaming/consortium/technical-university-of-denmark/) - Technical University of DenmarkVisit WebsiteThe Technical University of Denmark dates its history back to 1829, when it was founded by H.C. Ørsted, the father of electromagnetism, and its graduates played a major role in the rise of Danish engineering. It is now bills itself as one of the leading engineering universities in Europe, and teaches
- [University of Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/teaming/consortium/university-of-cyprus/) - University of CyprusVisit WebsiteWith around 7.000 students, 113 laboratories and 820 faculty and staff members, the University of Cyprus (UCY) based in Nicosia, the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, is a modern, diverse, and evolving student-centered institution established only three decades ago. Aspiring to function as a beacon of scientific thought, diversity, inclusiveness, equity
- [Teams](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/teams/) - University of Cyprus Dr. Maria Hadjipanayi Project Co-ordinator Dr. Vasiliki ParaskevaPost Doctoral Researcher Dr. Matthew NortonPost Doctoral Researcher Dr. Elias PeraticosPost Doctoral Researcher Michalis TzionoisProject Manager Anna KyrriPhd Student Sumeet Santosh MujumdarPhD Student Dr. Sophia Charalambous HayesAssociate Professor University of Freiburg Dr. Markus KohlstädtTeam leader Eric RottPhD Student Hadi MohammadzadehGraduate Researcher Forschungszentrum Jülich Dr. Ian
- [News](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/news/) - CIRCULAR-PV Co-Organising a Parallel Event at EU PVSEC 2026 Gallery CIRCULAR-PV Co-Organising a Parallel Event at EU PVSEC 2026 Circular PV, News CIRCULAR-PV Co-Organising a Parallel Event at EU PVSEC 2026CIRCULAR-PV is co-organising with 8 more EU projects the Parallel Event “Opportunities for Sustainable Perovskite PV Commercialisation” at EU PVSEC 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.2026-07-16T23:48:07+03:0016/07/2026|Read
- [Project Partners](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/project-partners/) - University of Cyprus (UCY) Cyprus (Project Coordinator) University House “Anastasios G. Leventis” 1 Panepistimiou Avenue 2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia, Cyprus Tel: +357 22894000 Email: info@ucy.ac.cy University of Freiburg Friedrichstr. 39 79098 Freiburg Germany Tel: +49 761 203 0 Email: info@verwaltung.uni-freiburg.de Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße 52428 Jülich Germany Tel: +49 2461 61-0 Email: info@fz-juelich.de Solaronix SA Rue
- [Work Plan](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/work-plan/) - The project includes WP1 for project management, WP2 for dissemination and communication activities, WP7 for knowledge community activities and reporting, as well as three technical WPs: WP3: Circularity strategy WP4: Module manufacturing WP5: Module aging WP6: Perovskite module recycling. WP3 concentrates on the development of the circularity strategy which will be the groundwork for the
- [Quality Policy](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/about/quality-policy/) - Quality PolicyThe PHAETHON CoE Quality Policy formally states the organisation’s commitment to quality. It outlines the organisation’s philosophy and approach to quality, as well as the specific objectives and targets that it wishes to achieve. This policy is reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure that it remains relevant and reflects the current
- [HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R)](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/about/hrs4r/) - HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R)The HR Excellence in Research Award (HR Award) is a distinguished recognition granted by the European Commission to institutions that demonstrate a strong, strategic commitment to creating an attractive, fair, and supportive environment for researchers. It is a core instrument of the European Research Area (ERA), promoting high-quality working conditions,
- [Open Science](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/open-science/) - The Knowledge Centre at PHAETHON CoE PHAETHON Open Science Platform Open reproducible research Open data Open notebooks using Jupyter and R Markdown tools PHAETHON Open Access Repository Open data Information and Tools Energy Community Platform Citizen Science platform Mobile application Our repositories PHAETHON repositoryLearn moreZenodoLearn moreGithubLearn more
- [Outputs](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/rd/outputs/) - View and download whitepapers
- [AMC PhD Scholarship at PHAETHON CoE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/amc-phaethon-phd-studentship/) - Fully FundedPhD Scholarship at PHAETHON CoEThe Scholarship is offered by the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, University of Cyprus, and is sponsored by the American Medical Center. Apply TodayApply by31 Oct2025Apply by31 Oct2025AboutScholarship DetailsEligibility CriteriaApplicationsAboutThe PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE), University of Cyprus, is pleased to announce a new PhD Scholarship, generously sponsored by the American
- [PHAETHON Summer Training School](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/phaethon-summer-training-school/) - 22 – 26 September 20251st PHAETHON Summer Training SchoolEnergy Technologies for a Sustainable FutureJoin us for an intensive 5-day training programme focused on emerging trends and practical applications in solar photovoltaics, battery storage, smart grids, green hydrogen, smart cities and AI for energy systems. REGISTERAGENDATraining Hours 20 Total Hours Daily Schedule 09:00 – 13:00 Format
- [Innovation Hub](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/innovation/innovation-hub/) - Innovations for a clean energy future At the Innovation Hub of PHAETHON CoE we develop energy-field clean-tech innovations for a sustainable low carbon future. Utilising existing experience of Cyprus Seed, and supported by the leading Innovation Hub of Europe – DTU Skylab, the Innovation Hub is a modern workspace for energy-field innovation and entrepreneurship. Innovation
- [Equipment](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/equipment/) - Research Equipment State-of-the-art equipment for testing and demonstrating advanced renewable energy source technologies, smart grids and smart energy systems at University of Cyprus PHAETHON CoE. The facility supports the following research areas: Distributed generation and advanced flexibility technologies for electrical power systems.Energy storage systems.Smart electricity networks and energy management.Artificial intelligence (AI) and energy analytics.Real-time simulation
- [Infrastructure](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/infrastructure/) - Smart Energy Infrastructure The Smart Energy Infrastructure of PHAETHON COE includes laboratories (renewables and grid integration, future storage, smart grid and digitalised energy) that comprise test-beds (smart inverter, emobility, MW-scale power test-bed, real-time simulation and digital grid), pilots (solar-plus-storage and green hydrogen) and a high-performance computing e-infrastructure (energy analytic data centre). Novel infrastructure for energy
- [DER-Grid Smart Facility](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/infrastructure/der-grid-smart-facility/) - DER-Grid Smart FacilityThe DER-GRID Smart Facility, located at the University of Cyprus | PHAETHON CoE, is a flexible and scalable research and development (R&D) facility that comprises of a state-of-the-art solar technology test infrastructure and a low voltage (LV) experimental nanogrid (living lab), aimed to test and demonstrate renewable and smart grid concepts. The facility
- [Renewable Energy Sources Facility](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/infrastructure/renewable-energy-sources-facility/) - Renewable Energy Sources FacilityThe Renewable Energy Sources Facility of the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, located at the University of Cyprus, is a cutting-edge and adaptable research and development (R&D) facility dedicated to advancing next-generation renewable energy systems. The facility integrates state-of-the-art solar technology testing infrastructure designed to support the validation and demonstration of renewable energy
- [News](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/announcements/news/) - 16/07/2026 Circular PV / News CIRCULAR-PV Co-Organising a Parallel Event at EU PVSEC 2026Read Article 14/07/2026 News PHAETHON contributes to advancing interoperable urban digital twins through the MUNICIPAL projectRead Article 10/07/2026 News PHAETHON Analyses Eighth Month of Competitive Electricity Market: Lower Prices & Record Forward Trading in May 2026Read Article 29/06/2026 Circular PV / News
- [International Advisory Board](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/about/international-advisory-board/) - Paul BlackborowFormer CEO & CoChairman of Energetiq Technology Inc.Read more×Paul Blackborow As a member of the International Advisory Board, Paul hopes to bring his international technology business and entrepreneurial skills to bear, especially in helping PHAETON in launching technologies and spinoff companies into the wider renewable energy ecosystem. CloseJonathan GreenCo-Founder & Managing Director Arcadia Funds,
- [Media](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/announcements/media/) - Cost-Effective Rehabilitation of Public Buildings into Smart and Resilient Nano-grids Using Storage Prof. Athienitis on Smart Energy Buildings/Communities: Interview with C. Constantinou on CyBC (EL) 1st EU COST Action PEARL-PV Seminar and Training School at the University of Cyprus StoRES – Energy Facilities for energy transition EU funding of climate action: Learn about the LIFE
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- [Projects](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/projects/) - AllActiveCompleted1C4PVOne intelligent cloud for PV assets diagnosis and maintenance. Funding Agency: Solar Era Net/ RPF AID4PVUAV-based decision-making and modular approach to support PV plant diagnosis using EL, RGB, IRT imagery, correlated with electrical data ana... Funding Agency: Research and Innovation Foundation; SOLAR-ERA.NET AT-SGIRESAdvanced Teaching and training on Smart grid and Grid Integration of Renewable Energy
- [Circular PV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/) - Towards long-lived and recyclable perovskite photovoltaicsCIRCULAR-PV is funded by the CETPartnership, under the Joint Call 2023. The CETPartnership’ s research projects are co-funded by the European Commission (Grant Agreement No. 101069750) and the national funding organizations listed on the CETPartnership website. The project is also co-funded by the EU within the framework of the Cohesion
- [Related Projects](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/related-projects/) - TRANSMITTitle: Semi-transparent micro-stripped thin-film photovoltaics for energy-harvesting windows: Twinning for excellence in TEsting new generation PV: Long-term STAbility and field Reliability Funding Agency: Funded by the CETPartnership, under the Joint Call 2023. The CETPartnership’ s research projects are co-funded by the European Commission (Grant Agreement No. 101069750) and the national funding organizations listed on the
- [Contact Us](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/contact-us/) - Visit UsUniversity of Cyprus, Panepistimiou 1 Avenue 2109, Aglantzia Nicosia – Cyprus P.O. Box 20537 1678, Nicosia, Cyprus Working HoursMonday- Friday 9:00 – 17:00 Call Us+357 22 894321 Email Uspvtech@ucy.ac.cy
- [Objectives](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/objectives/) - CIRCULAR-PV aims to develop and put to the test innovative circularity strategies combined with low environmental impact manufacturing of perovskite-based PV modules for the purpose of achieving reliable, sustainable, recyclable, and potentially lower cost PV modules. The minimization of the environmental impact throughout the whole lifecycle of the modules will be a priority in this
- [About](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/circularpv/about/) - CIRCULAR-PV is a three-year Research & Innovation (R&I) project commencing 01 January 2025 and running until 31 December 2027. The project team comprises 5 organisations from 4 countries. The project coordinator is UCY, based in Cyprus. The project acronym is CIRCULAR-PV, while the full title is “Towards long-lived and recyclable perovskite photovoltaics”.SummaryPhotovoltaics (PV) are expected
- [Techpedia](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/rd/techpedia/) - SuncasterSolar photovoltaic production forecasting and performance evaluation tool. Funding Agency: Use ToolLoadcasterLoad consumption forecasting and analytics tool. Funding Agency: Use ToolEVI PlanningElectric Vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure planning and mapping tool. Funding Agency: Use Tool
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- [Internship Programme 2025](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/internship-programme-2025/) - Internship Programme 2025for Undergraduate Students Calling all undergraduates: Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering, as well as Physics and Mathematics – Your opportunity awaits. Enhance your skillset and gain real work experience through technical coursework, workshops, and hands-on experiments. Join the journey at PHAETHON CoE and help realise the energy transition! Apply TodayDeadline14 March2025Our Summer Internship
- [Green Economy Courses 2024](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/green-economy-courses-2024/) - Δωρεάν Προγράμματα Κατάρτισης για την Πράσινη ΟικονομίαΤα προγράμματα κατάρτισης για απόκτηση γνώσεων και δεξιοτήτων που σχετίζονται με την Πράσινη Οικονομία προσφέρονται δωρεάν και δικαιούχοι συμμετοχής σε αυτά είναι απασχολούμενοι στον ιδιωτικό, δημόσιο και ευρύτερο δημόσιο τομέα, αυτοαπασχολούμενοι και άνεργοι. Δείτε αναλυτικά όλα τα προγράμματα που προσφέρονται μέσω του Κέντρου Αριστείας «ΦΑΕΘΩΝ» εδώSorry, your browser doesn't
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- [Press Releases](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/announcements/press-releases/) - 2024 19 Apr 2024 Public Lecture on PV Technology at the University of Cyprus shared key insights and attracted great interest View/Download202320 Dec 2023 UCY FOSS Research Centre delegation visits PHAETHON project advanced partners View/Download21 Oct 2023 PHAETHON Project Kick-Off Ceremony Marks the Launch towards the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence View/Download
- [Themes](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/themes/) - Cutting-edge research targeting the main challenges of the energy sector. The research focus of PHAETHON CoE is in intelligent, efficient and sustainable energy solutions, aligned to the European priorities to ensure a secure and renewable-based energy supply. The CoE is timely positioned to contribute to the quest for decarbonisation in the energy domain and play
- [Vocational Courses](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/education-training/vocational-courses/) - Training Programs – Green Economy All PHAETHON – HRDA Green Economy training courses are offered in Greek. Learn more here Designer and installer of photovoltaic systemsAbout The program provides the necessary theoretical and practical background for the design and installation of small-scale grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems (<30 kW power Duration: 40 hours Smart electric grids:
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- [Educational Programs](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/education-training/educational-programs/) - PHAETHON CoE offers the following Programmes & Courses PhD programmeA joint Doctoral research programme (duration: 4 years) between the University of Cyprus, Technical University of Denmark and the University of Groningen for joint doctorate degrees. MSc in Sustainable EnergyTwo-year postgraduate programme (120 ECTS) delivered jointly by experienced lecturers from the University of Cyprus, Technical University
- [Knowledge Centre](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/education-training/knowledge-centre/) - The Knowledge Centre at PHAETHON CoE Educational Centre PhD programme (4 year) MSc in Sustainable Energy MOOCS (online courses) Skills Development Centre Advanced scientific courses Technical skills training Summer training school Enterpreneurship programme Vocational Training Centre Photovoltaic technologies Battery storage Green Hydrogen Smart energy solutions
- [Technology Transfer](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/innovation/technology-transfer/) - The Makerspace at PHAETHON CoE is a collaborative environment where inventors, engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs come together to design, prototype, and test new energy technologies. Equipped with advanced tools such as 3D printers, electronics workstations, and specialized energy-related equipment, this space enables hands-on experimentation and rapid iteration of ideas. The makerspace fosters innovation by providing
- [Makerspace](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/innovation/makerspace/) - The Makerspace at PHAETHON CoE is a collaborative environment where inventors, engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs come together to design, prototype, and test new energy technologies. Equipped with advanced tools such as 3D printers, electronics workstations, and specialized energy-related equipment, this space enables hands-on experimentation and rapid iteration of ideas. The makerspace fosters innovation by providing
- [Innovation Academy](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/innovation/innovation-academy/) - Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset One of our stong achievements is fostering a more entrepreneurial mindset amongst academics. Entrepreneurship The entrepreneurship program at PHAETHON CoE is designed to nurture spin-offs, positioning them early in the innovation process as a key avenue for leveraging research and development outcomes. Entrepreneurship is a core focus across the organization, integrated
- [Citizen Science](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/citizen-science/) - Citizen science plays a crucial role in the research activities of PHAETHON CoE by leveraging the collective power of the public to contribute valuable data and insights to the timely energy transition and climate change scientific endeavours. Involving citizens in energy-field scientific projects PHAETHON CoE taps into diverse perspectives, increases the scale of data collection,
- [Energy Data Centre](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/research/energy-data-centre/) - The Energy Big Data Centre is a high performance computing infrastructure and database centre capable for advanced analytics and simulations to meet smart grid frequencies. The data centre is a central storage for high-quality datasets, simulation models and information in the enrgy field to serve the industry and society. A one-stop shop for open access
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- [Choosing the Right PV System: Guidelines to Quality](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/pvguidelines/) - Choosing the Right PV SystemGuidelines to QualityA guide to a long-term investmentThe decision to purchase a photovoltaic (PV) system is a long-term investment and for this reason must be selected with great care. The system is expected to operate at extreme weather conditions for over 20 years and must prove to deliver the electricity output
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## Courses

- [Εισαγωγή στα κτήρια με σχεδόν μηδενική κατανάλωση ενέργειας](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/eisagogi-sta-ktiria-me-schedon-midenik/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει το αναγκαίο θεωρητικό και πρακτικό υπόβαθρο για τις στρατηγικές και τις τεχνολογίες που αφορούν τα κτήρια με σχεδόν μηδενική κατανάλωση ενέργειας, καλύπτοντας με αυτό τον τρόπο τη μεγάλη ανάγκη για εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες στον τομέα της ενεργειακής απόδοσης των κτηρίων. Το πρόγραμμα έχει σκοπό την κατάρτιση στον τομέα της προσαρμογής και αναδιατύπωσης της ενεργειακής απόδοσης των κτηρίων με βάση την οδηγία Κ.Δ.Π. 366/2014, η οποία περιλαμβάνει τις ελάχιστες απαιτήσεις και τα τεχνικά χαρακτηριστικά που πρέπει να πληροί ένα κτήριο με σχεδόν μηδενική κατανάλωση ενέργειας με βάση την υποχρέωση για όλα τα δημόσια κτήρια που κατασκευάζονται στην Κύπρο μετά την 31η Δεκεμβρίου 2018, καθώς και όλα τα κτήρια γενικά που κατασκευάζονται μετά την 31η Δεκεμβρίου 2020.
- [Οφέλη από τη δημιουργία και διαχείριση ενεργειακών κοινοτήτων](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/ofeli-apo-ti-dimiourgia-kai-diacheirisi-energeiakon-koinotiton/) - Σκοπός του προγράμματος είναι η ενδυνάμωση των συμμετεχόντων με τις γνώσεις και τα εργαλεία που χρειάζονται για τη δημιουργία, ανάπτυξη και διαχείριση ενεργειακών κοινοτήτων. Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει τις σχετικές γνώσεις και υπόβαθρο για τοπική και αποκεντρωμένη παραγωγή ενέργειας από Ανανεώσιμες Πηγές Ενέργειας (ΑΠΕ), αποθήκευση ενέργειας, βελτιστοποίηση ιδιοκατανάλωσης, διανομή και προμήθεια ενέργειας, την ανάπτυξη σταθμών ηλεκτρικής φόρτισης και την εφαρμογή νανοδικτύων και μικροδικτύων σε ενεργειακές κοινότητες. Επιπρόσθετα, το πρόγραμμα παρέχει πληροφορίες για το πρόσφατο ευρωπαϊκό νομοθετικό πλαίσιο και τις διάφορες υπηρεσίες που προσφέρονται από τις ενεργειακές κοινότητες (περίπτωση χρήσης και επιχειρηματικά μοντέλα).
- [Έξυπνα ηλεκτρικά δίκτυα: τεχνολογίες, διαχείριση και πρακτικές εφαρμογές](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/exypna-ilektrika-diktya-technologies/) - Το Κέντρο Αριστείας «ΦΑΕΘΩΝ» υλοποιεί το πρόγραμμα «Έξυπνα ηλεκτρικά δίκτυα: Τεχνολογίες, διαχείριση και πρακτικές εφαρμογές», το οποίο θα ξεκινήσει 03/10/2024
- [Ο ρόλος της ενεργειακής ευελιξίας και αποδοτικότητας στον μετασχηματισμό του δικτύου](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/o-rolos-tis-energeiakis-evelixias-kai/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει τις σχετικές γνώσεις ενεργειακής ευελιξίας και αποδοτικότητας στον μετασχηματισμό του δικτύου και συμπεριλαμβάνει τεχνολογίες όπως διαχείριση της ζήτησης, ενσωμάτωση έξυπνων μετρητών και συσκευών, και τροποποίηση του προφίλ κατανάλωσης χρηστών. Επιπρόσθετα, το πρόγραμμα παρέχει το σχετικό υπόβαθρο των περιπτώσεων και επιχειρηματικών μοντέλων καθώς και του σχεδιασμού ενεργειακά ευέλικτων κτιρίων με χρήση τεχνολογιών διαχείρισης ζήτησης.
- [Aναδυόμενες τεχνολογίες και δεξιότητες για ανάπτυξη πιο έξυπνων και πράσινων πόλεων](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/anadyomenes-technologies-kai-dexiotit/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει γνώσεις και δεξιότητες σχετικά με τις αναδυόμενες τεχνολογίες όπως το διαδίκτυο των πραγμάτων, την τεχνητή νοημοσύνη, τη μηχανική μάθηση και τα μεγάλα δεδομένα για την ανάπτυξη πιο έξυπνων και πράσινων πόλεων.
- [Έννοιες, πλαίσιο και πολιτικές για μια πράσινη οικονομία χωρίς αποκλεισμούς](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/ennoies-plaisio-kai-politikes-gia-mia/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει τις έννοιες, το σχετικό πλαίσιο και πολιτικές για τη μετάβαση στην πράσινη οικονομία χωρίς αποκλεισμούς. Επιπλέον, το πρόγραμμα προσδιορίζει όλες τις ευνοϊκές συνθήκες που οδηγούν σε πράσινες εθνικές οικονομίες και τις κύριες ευκαιρίες και προκλήσεις σε βασικούς τομείς.
- [Αντλίες θερμότητας στη πράσινη μετάβαση](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/antlies-thermotitas-sti-prasini-metav/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει τις αναγκαίες γνώσεις σχετικά με τις αντλίες θερμότητας στην ενεργειακή μετάβαση, όπως σχεδιασμός συστήματος θέρμανσης και ψύξης, ενσωμάτωση τους με συστήματα Ανανεώσιμων Πηγών Ενέργειας (ΑΠΕ), ποιότητα των προϊόντων και εγκαταστάσεων σε οικιστικά, εμπορικά κτήρια και σε βιομηχανίες, τη χρήση τους για θέρμανση και ψύξη σε ανακαινίσεις κατοικιών.
- [Πράσινο υδρογόνο στην ενεργειακή μετάβαση](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/prasino-ydrogono-stin-energeiaki-met/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει τις αναγκαίες γνώσεις σχετικά με το πράσινο υδρογόνο στην ενεργειακή μετάβαση, όπως την παραγωγή υδρογόνου από ανανεώσιμες πηγές ενέργειας, ενεργειακές υποδομές, τεχνολογίες ηλεκτρολύτη, κυψέλες καυσίμου και χρήση υδρογόνου σε οχήματα και βιομηχανία.
- [Ενσωμάτωση της ηλεκτρικής κινητικότητας στο σύστημα ηλεκτρισμού](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/ensomatosi-tis-ilektrikis-kinitikot/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει τις γνώσεις που χρειάζονται στη μετάβαση προς την ηλεκτρική κινητικότητα όπως λειτουργία ηλεκτρικών οχημάτων, βασικές αρχές ηλεκτρικής φόρτισης, νέες τεχνολογίες και υποδομές που απαιτούνται για τα σημεία επαναφόρτισης, έτσι ώστε να διασφαλιστεί η ενσωμάτωση τους στο ηλεκτρικό δίκτυο.
- [Kανόνες αγοράς ηλεκτρισμού](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/kanones-agoras-ilektrismou/) - Το πρόγραμμα στοχεύει να εκπαιδεύσει τους συμμετέχοντες σχετικά με τη λειτουργία των ανταγωνιστικών αγορών ηλεκτρικής ενέργειας, οι οποίες γνωρίζουν τα τελευταία χρόνια ραγδαία ανάπτυξη σε παγκόσμια κλίμακα και ιδιαίτερα στην Ευρώπη, βάσει και της εν ισχύ μεταβατικής ρύθμισης στην αγορά ηλεκτρισμού της Κύπρου. Κύριος σκοπός του προγράμματος είναι η εκπαίδευση στις διαφορετικές αγορές ενέργειας και επιχειρηματικά μοντέλα που πρόκειται να λειτουργήσουν στην Κύπρο με το επερχόμενο άνοιγμα της αγοράς ηλεκτρισμού, τα προϊόντα που διαπραγματεύονται στις αγορές, τις μεθόδους διαπραγμάτευσης, τους μηχανισμούς διαμόρφωσης των τιμών και των βασικών αρχών και επενδυτικών στρατηγικών αναφορικά με την αγορά ενέργειας.
- [Έξυπνα συστήματα διαχείρισης ενέργειας](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/exypna-systimata-diacheirisis-energe/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει διευρυμένες γνώσεις σε έξυπνα συστήματα διαχείρισης ενέργειας όπως η ψηφιοποίηση ευφυών και ολοκληρωμένων ενεργειακών συστημάτων (χρήση έξυπνων μετρητών ενέργειας). Επιπλέον, το πρόγραμμα περιγράφει τη χρήση τεχνολογιών διαχείρισης ενέργειας όπως ευφυείς πρίζες, φωτισμό με αισθητήρες, απομακρυσμένη ενεργοποίηση ή απενεργοποίηση ηλεκτρικών συσκευών με τη χρήση ευφυών συστημάτων. Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει επίσης το τεχνικό υπόβαθρο της διαδικασίας εφαρμογής συστήματος διαχείρισης ενέργειας με βάση το πρότυπο ISO 50001:2018.
- [Αποθήκευση ενέργειας: Πολύπλευρος ρόλος στο σύγχρονο ηλεκτρικό δίκτυο](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/apothikefsi-energeias-polyplevros-ro/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει το αναγκαίο θεωρητικό και πρακτικό υπόβαθρο σχετικά με την αποθήκευση ενέργειας και ειδικότερα για τα συστήματα οικιακής χρήσης. Συγκεκριμένα, περιλαμβάνει τον σχεδιασμό, την εγκατάσταση και τη λειτουργία Συστημάτων Αποθήκευσης Ενέργειας (ΣΑΕ) που είναι συνδυασμένα με συστήματα Ανανεώσιμων Πηγών Ενέργειας (ΑΠΕ). Επιπρόσθετα, το πρόγραμμα παρέχει σημαντικές πληροφορίες για τη χρήση των μπαταριών για μεγιστοποίηση της ιδιοκατανάλωσης και αυτάρκειας υποστατικών αλλά και για την προσφορά επικουρικών υπηρεσιών δικτύου.
- [Έλεγχος και επιθεώρηση φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/elegchos-kai-epitheorisi-fotovoltaiko/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει το αναγκαίο θεωρητικό και πρακτικό υπόβαθρο για την διασφάλιση της ποιότητας και ασφάλειας λειτουργίας φωτοβολταϊκών (ΦΒ) συστημάτων έτσι ώστε να διασφαλιστεί η μακρόχρονη λειτουργία και ελαχιστοποίηση σφαλμάτων των διασυνδεδεμένων με το δίκτυο ΦΒ συστημάτων. Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει δεξιότητες επαγγελματικής κατάρτισης στους ελέγχους της συνεχούς ρεύματος πλευράς, περιοδικούς ελέγχους της απόδοσης καθώς και της συμμόρφωσης των ελάχιστων απαιτήσεων για την τεκμηρίωση της απόδοσης και την επιθεώρηση των διασυνδεδεμένων ΦΒ συστημάτων, σύμφωνα με το πρότυπο EN 62446. Μετά την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση του εν λόγω προγράμματος σε συνδυασμό με την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση των προγραμμάτων «Σχεδιαστής και εγκαταστάτης φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων» και «Λειτουργία, συντήρηση, αξιολόγηση απόδοσης και αντιμετώπιση προβλημάτων φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων», οι συμμετέχοντες θα έχουν τη δυνατότητα να αιτηθούν αξιολόγηση και πιστοποίηση από την ΑνΑΔ με βάση το Πρότυπο Επαγγελματικού Προσόντος «Τεχνικός εγκατάστασης και συντήρησης φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων» (CyQF/EQF:5).
- [Κυκλική οικονομία ΦΒ συστημάτων: ευκαιρίες για επισκευή, επαναχρησιμοποίηση ή ανακύκλωση](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/kykliki-oikonomia-fv-systimaton-efka/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει την απαραίτητη γνώση και υπόβαθρο της κυκλικής οικονομίας για φωτοβολταϊκά (ΦΒ) συστήματα, και κύριος σκοπός του προγράμματος είναι η εκπαίδευση των συμμετεχόντων ως προς τις ευκαιρίες που θα απορρέουν για επισκευή ΦΒ, ανακύκλωση ή/και επαναχρησιμοποίηση ΦΒ ή/και άχρηστών υλικών. Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει επίσης το αναγκαίο υπόβαθρο των επιπτώσεων των φωτοβολταϊκών στην απανθρακοποίηση του ενεργειακού τομέα.
- [Νέες έννοιες και αναδυόμενες εφαρμογές φωτοβολταϊκών (αυτόνομων και υβριδικών φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων, αγροβολταϊκών και πλωτών φωτοβολταϊκών)](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/nees-ennoies-kai-anadyomenes-efarmog/) - Το πρόγραμμα στοχεύει να εκπαιδεύσει τους συμμετέχοντες σχετικά με τις νέες έννοιες και αναδυόμενες εφαρμογές φωτοβολταϊκών (ΦΒ) όπως τα αυτόνομα και υβριδικά ΦΒ συστήματα, αγροβολταϊκά, ΦΒ ενσωματωμένα σε οχήματα και πλωτά ΦΒ.
- [Φωτοβολταϊκά συστήματα ενσωματωμένα στα κτήρια](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/fotovoltaika-systimata-ensomatomena/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει το αναγκαίο θεωρητικό και πρακτικό υπόβαθρο για το σχεδιασμό, εγκατάσταση και λειτουργεία νέων τεχνολογιών φωτοβολταϊκών (ΦΒ) συστημάτων που ενσωματώνονται και αντικαθιστούν υλικά του κελύφους του κτηρίου. Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει επίσης την απαραίτητη γνώση αρχιτεκτονικού σχεδιασμού και ενσωμάτωσης ΦΒ σε αστικές κατασκευές (κτηριακές και οδικές υποδομές, ηχοφράγματα, φανοστάτες και σταθμούς φόρτισης ηλεκτρονικών οχημάτων).
- [Σχεδιαστής και εγκαταστάτης φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/schediastis-kai-egkatastatis-fotovol/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει το αναγκαίο θεωρητικό και πρακτικό υπόβαθρο για τον σχεδιασμό και εγκατάσταση φωτοβολταϊκών (ΦΒ) συστημάτων μικρής κλίμακας που είναι συνδεδεμένα στο δίκτυο (<30 kW ισχύος). Μετά την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση του εν λόγω προγράμματος σε συνδυασμό με την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση των προγραμμάτων «Έλεγχος και επιθεώρηση φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων» και «Λειτουργία, συντήρηση, αξιολόγηση απόδοσης και αντιμετώπιση προβλημάτων φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων», οι συμμετέχοντες θα έχουν τη δυνατότητα να αιτηθούν αξιολόγηση και πιστοποίηση από την ΑνΑΔ με βάση το Πρότυπο Επαγγελματικού Προσόντος «Τεχνικός εγκατάστασης και συντήρησης φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων» (CyQF/EQF:5).
- [Λειτουργία, συντήρηση, αξιολόγηση απόδοσης και αντιμετώπιση προβλημάτων φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/course/leitourgia-syntirisi-axiologisi-apo/) - Το πρόγραμμα παρέχει το αναγκαίο θεωρητικό και πρακτικό υπόβαθρο για εποπτεία και έλεγχο φωτοβολταϊκών (ΦΒ) συστημάτων, συμπεριλαμβανομένου ελέγχων και μετρήσεων της λειτουργείας και απόδοσης των πλαισίων και του ηλεκτρολογικού/μηχανικού συστήματος, προληπτική συντήρηση, αξιολόγηση απόδοσης, αντιμετώπιση προβλημάτων και αποκατάστασης βλαβών. Μετά την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση του εν λόγω προγράμματος σε συνδυασμό με την επιτυχή ολοκλήρωση των προγραμμάτων «Σχεδιαστής και εγκαταστάτης φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων» και «Έλεγχος και επιθεώρηση φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων», οι συμμετέχοντες θα έχουν τη δυνατότητα να αιτηθούν αξιολόγηση και πιστοποίηση από την ΑνΑΔ με βάση το Πρότυπο Επαγγελματικού Προσόντος «Τεχνικός εγκατάστασης και συντήρησης φωτοβολταϊκών συστημάτων» (CyQF/EQF:5).

## Jobs

- [Open Call for Research Positions](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/job/open-call-for-research-positions/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the University of Cyprus is a Research and Innovation Centre specialising in intelligent, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. Established through the PHAETHON Teaming for Excellence Horizon Europe project, the Centre is rapidly evolving into a world-class research hub, building on the successful 10-year track record of its predecessor,

## Products

- [Report | Cyprus Electricity Market - May 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-electricity-market-may-2026/)
- [Report | Cyprus Electricity Market - April 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-electricity-market-april-2026/)
- [Report | Cyprus Electricity Market - March 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-electricity-market-march-2026/)
- [Report | Cyprus Electricity Market - January 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-electricity-market-january-2026/)
- [Report | Cyprus Electricity Market - February 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-electricity-market-february-2026/)
- [Report | Cyprus Electricity Market - December 2025](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-electricity-market-december-2025/)
- [Report | Cyprus Electricity Market - November 2025](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-electricity-market-november-2025/)
- [Advanced Experimental Infrastructure for PV-Powered Battery Integrated EV Charging Stations](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/advanced-experimental-infrastructure-for-pv-powered-batteryintegrated-ev-charging-stations/) - November 2025 This whitepaper documents the commissioning and real-world performance of Cyprus’ first commercial PV-powered, battery-integrated EV charging infrastructure. The report presents the operation of the advanced Energy Management System, key experimental results, and practical insights and lessons learned from the PV-battery system. Acknowledgements The EMS4PVBEV project is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility of the NextGenerationEU instrument through the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (ENTERPRISES/ ENERGY/1123/0011).
- [Report | Cyprus Electricity Market - October 2025](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-electricity-market-october-2025/)
- [Report | Cyprus Opens its Electricity Market: What Happened in the First Week?](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/report-cyprus-opens-its-electricity-market-what-happened-in-the-first-week/)
- [Technical Report: Transitioning the UCY campus: Evaluation of existing energy infrastructure and demand](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/technical-brief-transitioning-the-ucy-campus-evaluation-of-existing-energy-infrastructure-and-demand/) - Date of issue: 11 September 2025 Date: 11/09/2025
- [Technical Brief: Low short-circuit currents (stand-alone PV systems)](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/technical-brief-low-short-circuit-currents-stand-alone-pv-systems/) - Date of issue:07 March 2024 Report code: TB07032024-001 Date: 07/03/2024
- [Technical Brief: Residential battery storage installations](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/technical-brief-residential-battery-storage-installations/) - Date of issue: 30 October 2023 Report code: TB08112023-001 Date: 08/11/2023
- [Whitepaper: Optimizer performance outdoor field tests](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/optimizer-performance-outdoor-field-tests/) - May 2024 Lead authors: G. Makrides, M. Norton, M. Tomazou, S. Afxenti, M. Papastavrou Partners: S. Fragistas, I. Dedekis, M. Kouretsis, C. Kaiyun This technical whitepaper aims to provide information about the field tests performed to verify the operational functionality and performance of module-level optimizers, Smart Module Controller by Huawei, to mitigate shading losses and improve the overall performance of PV systems. It specifically illustrates how Huawei's Smart Module Controller technology can assist to harvest more energy from shaded modules. The purpose of the tests was to provide evidence and verify that the: "Application of optimizers at module level improves the energy yield and performance of PV systems under typical simulated rooftop residential solar partial shading coverage scenarios in comparison to systems without optimizers".
- [Whitepaper: Arc fault circuit interrupter and rapid shutdown field tests](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/product/arc-fault-circuit-interrupter-and-rapid-shutdown-field-tests/) - May 2024 Lead Authors: G. Makrides, M. Norton, M. Tomazou, S. Afxenti, M. Papastavrou Partners: S. Fragistas, I. Dedekis, M. Kouretsis, C. Kaiyun This technical whitepaper aims to provide information about the field tests performed to verity the operational functionality of AFCI and RSD technologies that are integrated at Huawei technology inverters and optimizers. In addition, it presents the current state of the standards and the technical principles of the technology. The purpose of the tests was to ensure compliance to safety standards of PV systems.

## Events

- [1st PHAETHON Entrepreneurship Bootcamp](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/1st-phaethon-entrepreneurship-bootcamp/) - Open call is now open for the 1st PHAETHON Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at UCY! Cyprus Seeds and the Innovation Department of the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence invite PHAETHON’s researchers to apply for the first entrepreneurship bootcamp on entrepreneurship for scientists. Cyprus Seeds is PHAETHON’s innovation partner. It is the only non-profit, scientific innovation catalyst in Cyprus, exclusively focused on
- [Founding Workshop of the EMMENA Sustainable Energy Research and Innovation Platform](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/founding-workshop-of-the-emmena-sustainable-energy-research-and-innovation-platform/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence at the University of Cyprus is organising the Founding Workshop of the EMMENA Sustainable Energy Research and Innovation Platform, to be held in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 9–10 November 2026. Under the theme: “Convening regional stakeholders to shape a collaborative framework for sustainable energy research, innovation and capacity building across the
- [European Researchers’ Night 2026](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/european-researchers-night-2026/) - Discover the world of research, innovation, and science at the European Researchers’ Night 2026! The European Researchers’ Night (ERN) is a unique celebration of research and innovation that takes place every year across Europe, transforming cities into vibrant hubs of discovery, creativity, and inspiration. The event brings researchers, scientists, innovators, and the public together through
- [2nd Periodic Review Meeting](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/2nd-periodic-review-meeting/)
- [7th PHAETHON Teaming Project Meeting](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/7th-phaethon-teaming-project-meeting/)
- [Energy Campuses in Transition: From PV-Battery Systems to Smart Predictive Control](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/energy-campuses-in-transition-from-pv-battery-systems-to-smart-predictive-control/) - Public Workshop Energy Campuses in Transition: From PV-Battery Systems to Smart Predictive Control About This workshop explores how campuses and research facilities can serve as living laboratories for smarter and digitally enabled energy systems. Drawing on case studies from the University of Cyprus, Concordia University, Politecnico di Milano, and the University of Naples Federico II,
- [SOLID Project Stakeholder Workshop: Green Hydrogen & rSOC Energy Systems for Cyprus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/solid-project-stakeholder-workshop-green-hydrogen-rsoc-energy-systems-for-cyprus/) - The workshop is being organised by the University of Cyprus with the support of the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, focusing on recent developments and future opportunities in green hydrogen and reversible Solid Oxide Cell (rSOC) energy systems. The event will bring together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, renewable energy developers, and other stakeholders to discuss integrated
- [Informational Webinar | Study Renewables with the EUREC Masters](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/informational-webinar-study-renewables-with-the-eurec-masters/) - The University of Cyprus will be joining the European Master in Renewable Energy offered by EUREC (Association of European Renewable Energy Research Centres) in the next academic year, by offering the PV specialisation semester via the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence. This is another great development for UCY, as it gives students from various backgrounds, such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and other related fields, the chance
- [Electric Vehicles in Cyprus – Where We Are and the Road Ahead | PHAETHON Energy Day](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/electric-vehicles-in-cyprus-where-we-are-and-the-road-ahead-phaethon-energy-day/) - Driving Cyprus’s Energy Transition Forward The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence is pleased to announce its inaugural Energy Day, launching a new series of thematic workshops dedicated to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across the energy and sustainability sectors. The first edition, titled “Electric Vehicles in Cyprus: Where We Are and the Road Ahead,” will explore
- [Towards smart energy infrastructures](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/towards-smart-energy-infrastructures-scalable-digital-twins-and-energy-system-planning-for-the-case-of-the-ucy-campus/) - Public WorkshopTowards smart energy infrastructures: Scalable digital twins and energy system planning for the case of the UCY campusAboutThis workshop explores innovative approaches to design and operate smart, integrated energy systems. Using the University of Cyprus (UCY) as a case study, it will present the vision for transforming the campus into a living lab through
- [Modelling and Design of Smart Resilient Net-Zero Energy Buildings and Communities](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/modelling-and-design-of-smart-resilient-net-zero-energy-buildings-and-communities/) - The PHAETHON Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the University of Cyprus would like to invite you to an Open Lecture on “Modelling and Design of Smart Resilient Net-Zero Energy Buildings and Communities” by Professor Andreas K. Athienitis, an internationally recognised and awarded academic, innovator, and leader in smart net-zero energy solar buildings.
- [Ενημερωτική Ημερίδα στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου: «Φωτοβολταϊκά: Τι πρέπει να γνωρίζετε;»](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/event/enimerotiki-imerida-sto-panepistimio-kyprou-fotovoltaika-ti-prepei-na-gnorizete/) - Ενόψει του μεγάλου ενδιαφέροντος για αξιοποίηση της Φωτοβολταϊκής Τεχνολογίας, που παρατηρείται τόσο από Οικιακούς Καταναλωτές ηλεκτρικής ενέργειας όσο και από Επιχειρήσεις για σκοπούς Αυτοπαραγωγής, το Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου και το Κέντρο Αριστείας «ΦΑΕΘΩΝ» σε συνεργασία με την Επιτροπή Πρωτοβουλίας «Φωτοβολταϊκά για Όλους», διοργανώνουν Ενημερωτική Ημερίδα με τίτλο «Φωτοβολταϊκά: Τι πρέπει να γνωρίζετε;» Η εκδήλωση αυτή αποτελεί

## Portfolio

- [STORE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/store/) - Grid stability through AI-driven energy system integration: supermarkets as flexible prosumers
- [SmartSPSS](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/smartspss/) - Smart real-time monitoring, management and control solution for enhanced performance of Solar-Plus-Storage Systems
- [DSM4islands](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/dsm4islands/) - Integrated Demand-Side Management as flexibility driver for the energy transition using the example of island power systems
- [RISEnergy](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/risenergy/) - Research Infrastructure Services for Renewable Energy
- [EMS4PVBEV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/ems4pvbev/) - Advanced AI-driven Energy Management System for Photovoltaic-powered and Battery integrated Electric Vehicle charging stations
- [ONISILOS](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/onisilos/) - Integration of PV systems with state-of-the-art heat pumps and energy storage for the decarbonisation of buildings
- [TESTARE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/testare/) - Twinning for excellence in TEsting new generation PV: Long-term STAbility and field REliability
- [PHAETHON](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/phaethon/) - PHAETHON Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence for Intelligent, Efficient and Sustainable Energy Solutions
- [ELECTRA](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/electra/) - Modernising the distribution grid for enabling high penetration of photovoltaic electricity through advanced data analytic operational obser...
- [TRUSTPV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/trustpv/) - Increase Friendly Integration of Reliable PV plants considering different market segments.
- [ERIGrid II](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/erigrid-ii/) - European Research Infrastructure supporting Smart Grid Systems Technology Development, Validation and Roll Out II.
- [JAUNTY](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/jaunty/) - oint undergAduate coUrses for smart eNergy managemenT sYstems
- [U-SOLVE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/u-solve/) - Urban sustainable development SOLutions Valuing Entrepreneurship.
- [AID4PV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/aid4pv/) - UAV-based decision-making and modular approach to support PV plant diagnosis using EL, RGB, IRT imagery, correlated with electrical data ana...
- [eneuron](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/eneuron/) - GreEn Energy Hubs for Local IntegRated Energy Communities optimisatioN: Optimising the design and operation of local energy communities.
- [1C4PV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/1c4pv/) - One intelligent cloud for PV assets diagnosis and maintenance.
- [SOLEX](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/solex/) - Innovative early detection of faults in Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
- [FLEXGRID](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/flexgrid/) - A novel smart grid architecture that facilitates high RES penetration through innovative markets towards efficient interaction between advan...
- [BI-FACE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/bi-face/) - High-efficiency bifacial PV modules for BIPV applications
- [ROM-PV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/rom-pv/) - Reducing the photovoltaic operation and maintenance (O&M) costs through an advanced online platform.
- [SYNERGY](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/synergy/) - Digitising and transforming European industry and services: digital innovation hubs and platforms
- [EDDIE](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/eddie/) - Education for digitalisation of energy.
- [FEVER](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/fever/) - Flexible energy production, demand and storage-based virtual power plants for electricity markets and resilient DSO operation.
- [DELTA](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/delta/) - Future tamper-proof demand response framework through self-configured, self-optimized and collaborative virtual distributed energy nodes.
- [DRIMPAC](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/drimpac/) - Unified DR interoperability framework enabling market participation of active energy consumers.
- [TimPANI](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/timpani/) - Twinning in atmospheric plasma science and applications.
- [SoLaCe](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/solace/) - CIGS- and CZTSSe-based Thin Film Solar Cells fabricated by Pulsed Laser Deposition for terrestrial and space applications
- [DegradationLab](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/degradationlab/) - Advanced centre for testing degradation and failures in new and emerging solar cells.
- [PV-ANALYTIC](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pv-analytic/) - Advanced photovoltaic system monitoring and analytics solution enhanced with intelligent interoperable data-driven features for efficient bi...
- [SMARTER-PV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/smarter-pv/) - Ensuring an optimum and reliable photovoltaic performance.
- [ImpAct-BIPV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/impact-bipv/) - Innovative Design for Improved Application of Glass BIPVs on Buildings
- [PV4Life](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pv4life/) - Early and reliable detection of degradation and failures in photovoltaics for improved lifetime output
- [BERLIN](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/berlin/) - Cost-effective rehabilitation of public buildings into smart and resilient nano-grids using storage.
- [PANTERA](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pantera/) - Pan European Technology Energy Research Approach.
- [AT-SGIRES](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/at-sgires/) - Advanced Teaching and training on Smart grid and Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems/AT‐SGIRES.
- [PV-ESTIA](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pv-estia/) - Enhancing storage integration in buildings with Photovoltaics
- [Hy2Green](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/hy2green/) - Enhancing hydrogen new profiles for the coming European “green” energy model” is a three-year strategic partnership at international l...
- [PEARL-PV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pearl-pv/) - Performance and reliability of photovoltaic systems: Evaluations of large-scale monitoring data.
- [HYBUILD](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/hybuild/) - Innovative compact HYbrid electrical/thermal storage systems for low energy BUILDings.
- [HEBA](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/heba/) - High level renewable and energy efficency Master courses
- [InterPlan](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/interplan/) - Integrated operation planning tool towards the Pan-European Network Funding
- [ESPRESSO](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/espresso/) - Efficient Structures and Processes for Reliable Perovskite Solar Modules
- [Erigeneia](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/erigeneia/) - Enabling rising penetration and added value of photovoltaic generation by implementation of advanced storage systems
- [InteGRIDy](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/integridy/) - Integrated smart GRID cross-functional solutions for optimized synergetic energy distribution, utilization storage technologies
- [PV-Expert](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pv-expert/) - Early and reliable detection of degradation in photovoltaics.
- [DEM4BIPV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/dem4bipv/) - Development of innovative educational material for building integrated photovoltaics
- [DIEGO](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/diego/) - Development of quality system through enerGy efficiency Cources.
- [EMF Map](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/emf-map/) - Electromagnetic low frequency map of Cyprus
- [TwinPV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/twinpv/) - Stimulating scientific excellence through twinning in the quest for sustainable energy
- [GOFLEX](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/goflex/) - Generalized operational FLEXibility for integrating renewables in the distribution grid
- [IPERMON](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/ipermon/) - Innovative Performance Monitoring System for Improved Reliability and Optimized Levelized Cost of Electricity.
- [StoRES](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/stores/) - Promotion of higher penetration of distributed PV through storage for all
- [Pegasus](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pegasus/) - Promoting effective generation and sustainable uses of electricity.
- [BestRES](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/bestres/) - Best practices and implementation of innovative business models for renewable energy aggregators
- [INFORPV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/inforpv/) - Innovative Forecasting PV Energy Yield Solution for Sustainable Large Scale Deployment
- [MENS](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/mens/) - Meeting of Energy professional Needs
- [ECO-RED](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/eco-red/) - European quality Course system for Renewable Energy Development.
- [GREEN+](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/green/) - Renewable energy management for small and medium scale distributed generators in rural environment.
- [PV-NET](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pv-net/) - Promotion of PV energy through net metering optimization
- [PV-Tune](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pv-tune/) - Spectrally tuned solar cells for improved energy harvesting
- [Smart PV](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/smart-pv/) - Smart net metering for promotion and cost-efficient grid-integration of PV technology in Cyprus.
- [PV-Degradation](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pv-degradation/) - Reliable assessment of degradation in new thin-film photovoltaic technologies
- [PV-Upgrade](https://www.phaethon.ucy.ac.cy/portfolio-items/pv-upgrade/) - The project proposes to study the real outdoor performance of a number of crystalline, thin-film and concentrator PV (CPV) systems.

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