Cyprus Day-AheadElectricity Market Data
Real pricing analytics from the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC), sourced from 134 official TSOC DAM files spanning Oct 1, 2025 – Feb 11, 2026 (6,432 half-hourly records). Track market clearing prices, identify BESS arbitrage opportunities, and understand how the new competitive market is shaping energy investment.
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About This Data
The Cyprus competitive electricity market launched on October 1, 2025, operated by the Transmission System Operator of Cyprus (TSOC) following the EU Target Model. Data shown here is sourced from 134 official TSOC DAM files (Oct 1, 2025 – Feb 11, 2026), covering 134 days and 6,432 half-hourly records.
The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) determines half-hourly market clearing prices through a bidding process. Since launch, the overall average MCP has been €158.19/MWh, with solar hours (06–17) averaging €140.88/MWh, midday (10–14) at €101.13/MWh, and evening peak hours (17–21) at €182.99/MWh. Zero-price periods account for 336 intervals (5.2%) of all records.
Important note: as of February 2026, BESS cannot yet buy from the DAM. Current BESS revenue comes from curtailment recovery — storing otherwise-wasted solar energy and selling at peak prices. Future DAM arbitrage participation is expected when enabling legislation is passed.
BESS Investment Opportunity
In Cyprus, BESS currently generates revenue through curtailment recovery — storing solar energy that would otherwise be curtailed by the DSO, and discharging it at evening peak prices (€183/MWh avg). Revenue per MWh discharged: €160.67 (charge at €0, discharge at peak, 86.32% AC-AC round-trip efficiency).
With 29.4% midday curtailment rates (periods ≤€50, 09–15) across Cyprus solar parks and zero charge cost (curtailed energy is free), BESS delivers €146,600–€222,800 annual revenue (2.5–3.8 MWh/day discharged) from curtailment recovery alone.
Future upside: When legislation enables BESS participation in the Day-Ahead Market (DAM), additional arbitrage revenue from buying at midday prices (€101/MWh) and selling at peak (€183/MWh) — a spread of €81.86/MWh yielding €70.66 net per MWh after 86.32% RTE — will create a further revenue stream. Grid ancillary services represent additional future potential.
Data Pipeline
Market data is sourced from 134 official TSOC DAM files (Oct 1, 2025 – Feb 11, 2026). 134 days with 6,432 half-hourly records have been processed, covering the competitive open market period since launch. Last updated: February 11, 2026. Raw files stored inmarket/excel/ and processed statistics in market/data/market-data.json.