Overhead Power Lines – Peyia Area, Paphos

This report was prepared by the Electromagnetics and Novel Applications Laboratory of the University of Cyprus within the framework of measuring and assessing the electric and magnetic field levels by AC power systems at the location of interest:

• Overhead Double-Circuit Power Lines “ANATOLIKO–AKOURSOS–POLIS”, in the area of Peyia, Paphos. The measurements were conducted on 30/01/2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in accordance with IEC 62110:2009.

More specifically, the evaluation of electromagnetic fields in the frequency range 5 Hz – 32 kHz was carried out using the EFA-300 Isotropic Field Analyser. Measurements were taken along and across the overhead power lines at a height of 1.0 m above the ground. Additionally, at the location of interest, non-standardized measurements were conducted at indicated points, also at 1.0 m above the ground.

The recorded measurements were compared to the reference levels described in the Council Recommendation of 12th July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz), 1999/519/EC. Compliance with these recommended levels ensures that the basic restrictions are not exceeded. These reference levels are harmonized with Cypriot legislation.

A summary of the low-frequency magnetic field results per measurement point is presented in the table below.

Table 1: Maximum magnetic field measurement at the investigated area.

The magnetic field measurements conducted at the location of interest were below the recommended General Public reference levels of the National Exposure Limits as defined in Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC.