Direct Democracy Cyprus has requested a meeting with Nikos Christodoulides and is calling for specific decisions on electricity adequacy beyond 2030, power prices, energy storage and grid infrastructure.
In a statement issued on 2 November 2026, the organisation described the response it received from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry as technically inadequate.
The group's memorandum, entitled "Proposals for Cheaper Electricity and Secure Supply", was submitted following the nationwide protest held on 17 October 2026.
According to the organisation, the ministry's response, conveyed in a letter from the minister dated 27 October, mainly listed actions already under way and referred to future decisions without adequately addressing its proposals.
The group also noted that a prior meeting with the minister and his advisers had failed to provide satisfactory answers.
Concerns over electricity adequacy after 2029
Direct Democracy Cyprus argues that there is a significant risk of a delay of at least two years beyond the end of 2029 before reliable electricity generation using natural gas becomes fully operational.
The organisation stressed that this represents a risk assessment rather than a certainty but called for immediate consultations with European institutions regarding the possibility of a temporary derogation, as well as the preparation of a contingency plan if such a request is rejected.
Regarding plans for Dhekelia, the movement argues that the planned withdrawal of 360MW of baseload generation capacity is not being adequately replaced by the proposed 80MW of peak-load and reserve gas turbines.
Questions over electricity prices
On pricing, the organisation said the bid limits cited by the ministry, €500 per MWh in the day-ahead market and €1,000 per MWh in the balancing market, do not demonstrate adequate protection against unjustifiably high charges.
It compared those limits with average monthly wholesale electricity prices of around €200 per MWh, arguing that bid caps are not equivalent to average market prices and that balancing services operate in a separate market.
The movement is calling for an assessment of a temporary price cap based on documented production costs and reasonable profit margins for each technology, subject to legal review and with safeguards to ensure any benefits are passed on to consumers.
Calls for storage incentives and grid upgrades
The organisation also wants authorities to assess the introduction of two-way Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for energy storage projects.
It argues that references to working groups and staff training cannot be considered an implementation decision for Cyprus and points to an approved Greek support scheme as an example.
On energy storage, the group is seeking details not only on capacity measured in MW, but also storage capacity in MWh, discharge duration, implementation status and projected commissioning dates for projects up to 2030.
Demand for greater transparency
Regarding electricity networks, Direct Democracy Cyprus said some photovoltaic systems with batteries are currently allowed to connect only without exporting power to the grid.
It is calling for specific infrastructure projects and timelines to remove such restrictions where technically feasible.
The organisation also renewed its demand for a public quarterly report covering wholesale electricity prices, balancing costs, competition levels and actual savings reflected in consumer bills.
It argues that respect for the independence of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) does not remove the government's responsibility for strategic planning and coordination.
Request for detailed responses
The movement is asking the government to provide a reasoned response to each proposal, including cost estimates, the responsible authority and implementation deadlines.
It has also reiterated calls for targeted tax relief on essential household electricity consumption and a practical electricity adequacy plan for 2030.
In the statement, the organisation's president, Fidias Panayiotou, said consumers could not continue bearing the cost of delays and the absence of timely decision-making.
