Based on an analysis of the energy mix, renewable energy and lignite power generation increased by 14% and 13% respectively in December 2013 compared to the same period last year, while natural gas and hydroelectric power generation decreased by 8% and 39% respectively. For the full year of 2013, hydroelectric and renewable energy power generation in Cyprus increased by 40% and 50% year-on-year, while lignite and natural gas power generation decreased by 16% and 14% respectively.
The significant decline in demand in 2013 was attributed to unusual weather conditions during peak seasons, such as a warm winter and a cool summer, as well as the impact of the economic crisis.