The Cyprus Turkish Electricity Authority (KIB-TEK), which provides power in the Turkish -controlled north, has addressed a series of derogatory social media claims about poor performance during the cold snap.
“Due to some news reports and various allegations made on social media, a need to make a statement was felt,” KIB-TEK said in a statement issued on Monday afternoon.
Despite experiencing the coldest days in recent years, KIB-TEK insisted that energy was being provided uninterruptedly, thanks to maintenance and investments in power plants.
It said energy demand rose about 18% from last year, with maximum winter load hitting 456 MW, and KIB-TEK had responded by repairing faulty power plants, commissioning new ones, and increasing AKSA’s capacity to prevent energy shortages.
To meet future energy needs, the statement added, a new power plant tender is imminent, and studies for electricity projects from Turkey continue.
KIB-TEK emphasized their ongoing infrastructure work and regular maintenance, ensuring fuel supplies and 24-hour readiness to tackle local failures.
The authority condemned the social media statements as ‘attempts to denigrate KIB-TEK’ and urged the public to disregard them.
Cyprus is grappling with a severe cold snap as the Coral weather system plunges temperatures to record lows, prompting warnings of potential power outages. The cold front has brought strong winds and snowfall, transforming the island into a winter landscape and causing disruptions across the region.