Subsidy Programme in Malta will most Probably Start in 2013
The government of the Mediterranean Island of Malta extends annually the incentive programme for solar water heaters since 2010. The new regulations include a grant of 40 % of the investment costs (system and installation) up to a maximum of EUR 400. Since 2015, Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS) is responsible for administering the project.
Country / region |
Malta |
Name of programme |
Solar Water Heaters |
Type of incentive |
Rebate |
Eligible technologies |
Solar water heaters, heat pumps |
Applicable sectors |
Families on Malta, which
On the Island of Gozo, all residential home owners are eligible for the rebate programme independent of their income. |
Amount |
2009: open to all domestic households – 66 % of the eligible costs (system and installation costs)
2014: 40 % of the eligible costs |
Maximum incentive |
2009: maximum of EUR 460 per solar water heating system
2014:maximum of EUR 400 per solar water heat system |
Requirements for system |
Retailers must be registered with the Malta Resources Authority (MRA). List of registered retailers is available on |
Requirements for installation |
Solar hot water systems shall be certified pursuant to MSA EN12975, MSA EN12976, Solar Keymark or an equivalent certification |
Finance provider | Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS) |
Total funds |
n/a |
Funding source |
European Social Cohesion Funds |
Effective date |
16 February 2009 |
Expiration date | 31 December 2017 (extended on an annual basis) |
Website | |
Last review of this tabloid |
December 2017 |
Contact
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Regulator for Energy and Water Services – REWS
Millennia, 2nd Floor,
Aldo Moro Road
Marsa
MRS 9065
Malta
Phone: +356 2295 500
Email: enquiry@rews.org.mt
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