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French Foreign Minister bestows Dr. Kasoulides with ‘Officer of the Order of Legion of Honour’ The Chairman of EuroAfrica Interconnector Strategic Council awarded France’s highest decoration
Nicosia, September 11, 2018 – Dr. Ioannis Kasoulides, Chairman of the Strategic Council of the EuroAfrica Interconnector and former Foreign Minister of Cyprus, has received the highest decoration awarded by France – Officer of the Order of the Legion of Honour. The award was bestowed on Dr. Kasoulides by France’s…
Former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulides joins EuroAfrica Interconnector Chairman of the Strategic Council
Nicosia, April 04, 2018 – The EuroAfrica Interconnector, the project developer of the 2,000MW electricity interconnector between Egypt, Cyprus, Crete – Attica, Greece and Europe, is proud to announce that former Cyprus Foreign Minister, Dr. Ioannis Kasoulides, has joined the EuroAfrica Interconnector as Chairman of the Strategic Council. “We are…
EuroAfrica Interconnector concludes strategic alliance agreement with Elia Grid
NICOSIA/BRUSSELS, March 26, 2018 - The 1707km sub-sea EuroAfrica Interconnector cable that will connect the electricity grids of Egypt, Cyprus and Greece with Europe, transforming Egypt as an electricity hub for Africa, has concluded a strategic alliance agreement with Elia Grid International (EGI), subsidiary of the Belgium’s Elia Group, for…
EuroAfrica Interconnector final electricity cable route agreed between Cyprus and Egypt
‘Electricity highway’ between Egypt and EU via Cyprus starts NICOSIA/CAIRO, March 7, 2018 – The 1707km sub-sea EuroAfrica Interconnector cable that will connect the electricity grids of Egypt, Cyprus and Greece with Europe has entered the pre-works phase, with the Egyptian government giving its full support to EuroAfrica Interconnector, transforming…
Egypt President El-Sisi fully endorses EuroAfrica Interconnector “electricity corridor” in historic meeting
NICOSIA: November 20, 2017 – The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, gave his full support and commitment to the 1619 km sub-sea EuroAfrica Interconnector cable that will connect the electricity grids of Egypt, Cyprus and Greece with Europe. President El-Sisi made his declaration during a historic meeting with the…
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Renewable energy can be produced from a wide variety of sources including wind, solar, hydro, tidal, geothermal, and biomass. By using more renewables to meet its energy needs, the EU lowers its dependence on imported fossil fuels and makes its energy production more sustainable.
Electricity interconnection targets
To achieve its climate and energy goals, Europe needs to improve cross-border electricity interconnections. Connecting Europe’s electricity systems will allow the EU to boost its security of electricity supply and to integrate more renewables into energy markets.
