Dr Andreas Stavrou received his BSc and MSc degrees from LeningradState Technical University, USSR in 1988 and 1990 respectively and his PhD degree from Aberdeen University, Scotland in 1995. He joined the Electricity Authority of Cyprus, in 1996. He is currently in the Transmission Substations Construction and Maintenance department inthe South East Area. His research interests lie in the field of condition monitoring of electrical equipment (cables, electrical machines) power quality andpower system evolution to accommodate renewable energy sources.