Short Description/Objective: 

The aim of the project is to improve the energy efficiency and comfort conditions of public school buildings in Cyprus, thereby contributing to the achievement of Cyprus' National and European Energy and Climate Goals. 

This project seeks a Holistic School Approach with a focus on creating a positive environment in schools through the shaping of the characteristics of school buildings (thermal comfort, ventilation, lighting) as important components in shaping the environmental and energy awareness of all participants in the educational process, but mainly as determining factors in ensuring the quality of learning and improving learning outcomes.

The implementation of the project is based on the model for assessing the energy upgrade needs of school buildings in Cyprus, which has been developed within the framework of the project PEDIA and the EU's Horizon 2020 Program, which seeks to convert 25 school buildings into Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs).

The construction part of the project is co-financed through the Cohesion Policy Programme, "THALYA2021-2027", while the part of the project concerning technical support is financed through the European Union Programme, PDA (Project Development Assistance), Horizon 2020, and the PEDIA project.

Expected Benefits/Results 

Through the project, the transition from fragmented temporary and isolated solutions is expected, to long-term holistic and permanent approaches, where the schools themselves, in addition to being zero-energy buildings, will become an organic part of the school's pedagogical and social functions.

The project is also expected to be the starting point for the development of a long-term energy renovation strategy for all public school buildings, introducing a process framework for energy upgrades based on environmental, energy and socio-economic criteria. This, through the activation of investments of €20 million.

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The project is implemented within the framework of the Political Cohesion Program "THALEIA 2021-2027", with the co-financing of the EU.

News & Updates

• Notice of Open Tender for the Energy Upgrade of Existing School Buildings (Expires 06.02.2026)
• 7th Announcement of Open Tender for the Energy Upgrade of an Existing School Building (Expires 20.02.2026)
• E' Notice of Open Tender for the Energy Upgrade of Existing School Buildings (Ended)
• 4th Notice of Open Tender for the Energy Upgrade of Existing School Buildings (Ended)
• 3rd Notice of Open Tender for the Energy Upgrade of Existing School Buildings (Ended)
• Second Notice of Open Tender for the Energy Upgrade of Existing School Buildings (Ended)
• First Notice of Open Tender for the Energy Upgrade of Existing School Buildings (Ended)
• Idalion 2nd Primary School: Interview on Alpha Cyprus' show Cohesion Colors
• Press Release: Contracts were signed for the energy upgrade of the next 5 schools participating in the project
• Press Release: The contract for the energy upgrade of the next 2 schools participating in the project was signed