2026 Renewable Energy Sources Scheme
With effect from Monday, 13th July, 2026, the Regulator for Energy and Water Services is no longer accepting Part A applications from the public in respect of Option B (Hybrid/Battery inverter and battery) and Option C (Battery Storage only).
The RES Scheme is administered by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services to further encourage the better use of renewable energy being generated in the country. 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, provided that the photovoltaic installation has no active feed-in tariff allocation. If a feed-in tariff was previously allocated, the guaranteed period must have expired.
This Scheme was launched by means of Government Notice No. 597 of 2026.
With effect from Monday, 13th July, 2026, applications under Call 2026/RES shall only be accepted in respect of the eligible options listed below, as published in Government Notice No. 1060 of 2026
- PV system with hybrid inverter: 65% of eligible costs up to a maximum of €3,000 per system and €645 per kWp.
- PV system with hybrid inverter and battery storage: 65% of eligible costs up to a maximum of €3,000 per system and €645 per kWp, plus 75% of eligible costs of the battery storage up to a maximum of €6,000 per system and €600 per kWh.
Prospective applicants are invited to refer to the Guidelines to Applicants which have been prepared to assist applicants in completing the application form for a grant on an RES 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 Regulator prior to the purchase and installation of the equipment.
Renewable Energy Systems Initiatives 2026
Upon installation and commissioning of the equipment, applicants are required to submit Part B application together with the necessary supporting documentation.
Part B to be completed after installation and commissioning
- Details of Identity Card or Residence Document;
- Handwritten signature of applicant required on the application form;
- Water and Electricity bill issued by ARMS Ltd for the project location, in the name of the applicant.
For Part A:
- Copy of the Identity Card or Residence Document of the applicant;
- Copy of the Water and Electricity bill issued by ARMS Ltd for the project location;
- Quotation for the equipment;
- Signed application form.
For Part B:
- Original fiscal receipt/s;
- Copy of invoice/s;
- Photographs of the rating plates of technologies installed;
- Photographs of the installation site;
- Copy of PA permit (where applicable);
- Commissioning certificate issued by a warranted electrical engineer;
- Signed application form.
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No specific period for processing of applications is established at law. Generally, an application is determined by the Regulator within approximately five (5) weeks upon submission of a complete application.
Applicants are required to complete installation and commissioning of the system within eight (8) months, including the submission of Part B and the related supporting documentation.
In general, 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 or withdrawal of an authorisation or licence, may be subject to appeal before the Review Committee and any other means of redress as established by law.
The application form, together with all associated documentation, may be submitted either by post or by hand to:
Regulator for Energy and Water Services
Zentrum Business Centre, Level 1
Mdina Road
Qormi, QRM 9010
Malta
