Factsheet for measure
MT-2024-3/3604
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Updated
– measures in Malta
Renewable Energy Sources Scheme
Background information
The state has regularly offered measures by which individuals can purchase solar panels and solar water heaters for their residencies which are subsidised by national funds. With some of these measures having terminated, new measures commenced in 2024. Amongst them was the Renewable Energy Sources Scheme, which supports private individuals (natural persons) to invest in renewable energy sources for use on their residential properties.
Content of measure
The scheme is administered by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services and applies to private individuals for use on their residential properties, and for organisations that are not carrying out an economic activity. The application for a grant is made by the applicant and is divided into two parts: Part A where the individual applies for the grant and must be submitted prior to purchasing the equipment, and Part B which is submitted after the equipment has been paid for and installed, whereby the applicant requests reimbursement.
The grant can cover the cost of photovoltaic generation equipment, inverters, support frames, battery storage equipment and interface modules between standard inverters and battery storage.
The financial support that can be obtained through this scheme can vary depending on what is purchased and its cost. The maximum that can be obtained through the scheme can vary between 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of €2,500 per system for PV systems with standard solar inverters, to 80% of eligible costs and up to €7,200 for battery-based systems.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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11 August 2025
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The Regulator for Energy and Water Services announced that with effect from Monday 11 August 2025, it would no longer accept applications from the public. It remains unclear if the scheme will be renewed in 2026.
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24 February 2025
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The 2024 scheme closed for applications on 1 January 2025. However, in February of the same year, it was announced that the scheme would once again be offered and termed the '2025 Renewable Energy Sources Scheme'. €10 million was allocated to the 2025 scheme. Consumers were again offered support for the purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems (PV) and battery storage solutions. Similar grant categories were offered; PV systems with standard inverters received a grant of 50% of eligible costs, up to €2,500 per system. In contrast, hybrid inverter and battery storage systems received 80% of battery costs, up to €7,200, and 80% of hybrid inverter costs, up to €1,800. The 2025 scheme, however, also included an additional benefit for the island of Gozo, whereby households received an increased grant coverage of 95% up to a maximum of €8,550 for battery storage installations.
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Use of measure
In February 2025 it was announced that the 2024 scheme had attracted over 2,500 applications. Further information was not provided.
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Does not apply to businesses
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Applies to all citizens
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: Unknown
Involvement
Social partner involvement in this specific scheme is unclear and does not appear to be notable. However, social partners may have played an indirect role in the on-going provision of this and similar schemes. The Malta Chamber has during 2024 argued that new buildings should be energy self-sufficient. The 2024 budget proposals of the General Workers' Union did not focus on schemes to purchase such equipment but discussed solar rights, whereby they argued that individuals' investment in such systems should not be lost by new construction developments blocking out sunlight.
Views and reactions
No specific views on this scheme could be identified.
Sources
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01 March 2024: Regulator for Water and Energy Services - 2024 Renewable Energy Sources Scheme
(www.rews.org.mt)
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22 March 2024: Servizz gov - A grant on the purchase of Renewable Energy Systems in the domestic sector – Call 2024/RES
(www.servizz.gov.mt)
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24 February 2025: Government of Malta - Energy Ministry launches schemes to support renewable energy projects by households
(www.gov.mt)
