2019 Photovoltaic Panels Scheme
The Solar Photovoltaic Panels scheme is administered by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services to encourage the use of renewable energy in the domestic sector. This scheme is funded through national funds and applies to private individuals (natural persons) for use on their residential properties, and for organisations that are not carrying out an economic activity.
This scheme was launched by means of Government Notice 193 of 2019 and has been terminated by means of Government Notice 1658 of 2019.
Prospective applicants are invited to refer to the Guidelines to Applicants which have been prepared to assist applicants to complete the application form for a grant on a Photovoltaic System.
The application form is divided into two parts. Applicants must complete Part A of the application with their personal details. Part A must be completed and submitted to the REWS prior to the purchase and installation of the equipment.
2019 Solar Photovoltaic Panels Scheme:
Part A to be completed before purchase
Not applicable
Upon installation and commissioning of the equipment, applicants are required to submit Part B application together with the necessary supporting documentation.
2019 Solar Photovoltaic Panels Scheme
- Part B to be completed after installation and commissioning: Launch Online Application
Government Notice 193 of 2019 and has been terminated by means of Government Notice 1658 of 2019;
Guidelines to Applicants.
- Details of Identity card or Residence Document;
- Handwritten signature of applicant required on the application form;
- Water and Electricity issued by ARMS Ltd for the project location.
For Part A
- Copy of the Identity Card or Residence Document of the applicant;
- Copy of the Water and Electricity issued by ARMS Ltd for the project location;
- Quotation for the equipment;
- Site installation Photos
- Signed application form.
For Part B
- Original Fiscal receipts;
- Copy of invoice;
- Photographs of the rating plates of technologies installed;
- Photographs of the installation site;
- Photocopy of PA Permit (where required);
- Planning Authority form;
- Commissioning certificate issued by a warranted electrical engineer;
- Signed application form.
Not applicable
Not applicable
No specific period for processing of applications is established at law. Generally, an application is determined by the Regulator within five (5) weeks upon submission of a complete application form.
Form the applicant’s side there is an eight (8) month time window within which the installation and commissioning of the system has to be carried out, including the submission of Part B and the related supporting documentation.
In general, the Maltese Administrative Law establishes that in the absence of a reply this is construed to be tantamount to a refusal and the applicant has a right to appeal.
Any decision taken by the Regulator, including refusal of an application for or withdrawal of an authorisation or a licence, may be subject to appeal before the Review Committee and any other means of redress as established by the Law.
You may submit the application form together with all associated documentation to in the application form either by post or by hand to:
Regulator for Energy and Water Services,
Zentrum Business Centre, Level 1,
Mdina Road,
Qormi, QRM 9010
Malta.
