By Dr Andreas Procopiou
The launch of Cyprus’ Competitive Electricity Market (CEM) on October 1, 2025, marked a historic milestone for the island’s energy system. For the first time, electricity is traded through transparent bidding and clearing mechanisms, designed to reveal real costs, improve efficiency and foster competition at the retail level.
According to CyprusGrid analysis, the first month of operation unfolded smoothly on a technical level, with no major
