| Abstract |
Cyprus is an isolated island country of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, in which there are no high- and low- enthalpy geothermal reservoirs. Thus, the only use of geothermal energy is restricted to geothermal heat pump systems. The first shallow geothermal installation in Cyprus was established in 2006, indicating that Cyprus is one of the newest countries which invest in this sector. Up to now, it is estimated that there are approximately 180 geothermal heat pump installations in the country, with a vast number of them being installed in single family residential buildings. The majority of the existing systems were constructed between 2009 and 2010, while in last five years the market is static due to the consequences of the economic crisis and the lack of construction activity. |