Private company
Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Logo: http://www.eac.com.cy, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia4
Energy company in Cyprus
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) (Greek: Αρχή Ηλεκτρισμού Κύπρου (ΑΗΚ)) was founded in 1952 by the British colonial government. The 28 private electricity companies of the time were nationalized and absorbed into the EAC. The Authority never received any subsidies from the government as these have always been prohibited by law.2 It is headquartered in Nicosia.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersNicosia1
- Websitewww.eac.com.cy
- Legal formPUBLIC CORPORATE BODY3
- Kind of organizationGovernment entity1
- LEI213800WQ9O26PGHXFG643
- StatusActive3
- LEI statusIssued and current3
- Registered address11 AMFIPOLEOS STREET, 2025 Nicosia, Cyprus3
- Registered withDepartment of Social Insurance Services of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, LAW CAP. 171 OF 19523
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The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) (Greek: Αρχή Ηλεκτρισμού Κύπρου (ΑΗΚ)) was founded in 1952 by the British colonial government. The 28 private electricity companies of the time were nationalized and absorbed into the EAC. The Authority never received any subsidies from the government as these have always been prohibited by law. Its head office is located in Strovolos. The EAC currently holds a near monopoly on electricity generation in Cyprus. It operates through three power stations with a total capacity of 1460 MW:2
Products and brands
- electric power
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1952Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.eac.com.cy1
- WikipediaElectricity Authority of Cyprus
- WikidataQ5357793
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