The benefits from the construction and operation of the EuroAsia Interconnector, connecting the national electricity grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece (Crete) with Europe, will be tremendous and ongoing, according to a press release by the company responsible for the implementation of the project.

The project, according to the press release will end the energy isolation of Cyprus, the last non-interconnected member state of the European Union.

At the same time, it is noted, this interconnection will result in the electricity cost and consumer bills to be reduced significantly, which will come as a relief to households and businesses, and make the Cyprus economy more competitive.

Furthermore, it is added,  Cyprus acquires reliable and green electrification with further penetration of renewable energy sources (RES), and interconnects with the electricity transmission network of Europe. Specifically, by 2029, Cyprus will end its energy isolation and attains energy security as a full member of the European energy network.

"Of special importance is the fact that the Israel-Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection will become the first electricity highway between Europe and Asia, and the biggest and longest electricity interconnector in the world at a length of 890 kilometres and 3,000 metres depth, respectively".

Also, the press release points out that the EuroAsia Interconnector will provide a continuous two-way flow of energy, development of RES and reduction of CO2 emissions.

It will also enhance Cyprus’ position in the south eastern European energy map and in the eastern Mediterranean and will transform Cyprus into a green energy and developmental society, paving the way for the utilisation of solar energy, it adds.

EuroAsia Interconnector is a 2,000MW multi-terminal interconnection which connects the national electricity grids of lsrael, Cyprus and Greece (Crete) with Europe. EuroAsia Interconnector is the longest, at 890km and deepest, up to 3,000m, HVDC interconnector in the world.

EuroAsia Interconnector is a leading European Project of Common Interest (PCl) and was included in all five Union lists of PCls since 2013. lt is labelled as an EU “electricity highway”, interconnecting Europe with Asia. Following the approval of the CEF Grant of €658 million by the European financing mechanism “Connecting Europe Facility” and €100 million by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, EuroAsia Interconnector proceeds to the construction phase.