Policy development for clean energy technology
Academic staff from CUT have key positions to inform and support policy development in clean energy and energy-efficient technology. On a local level, Professor Soteris Kalogirou is the Vice Chairman of the CYS Committee for solar thermal collector testing and Associate Professor Alexandros Charalambides is a member of the Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus.
On a global level, Professor Soteris Kalogirou is member of the Energy committee of EASAC (European Academies Scientific Advisory Board). Through these positions, as well as the organisation of dedicated conferences, such as EuroSun 2024, which was held in Cyprus, organised by Associate Professor Alexandros Charalambides, CUT plays a significant role in supporting governmental decision-making around clean energy.