Government launches new \u20ac15 million renewable energy schemes for 2026<\/p>\n
Government has launched a €15.3 million package of renewable energy schemes for 2026, offering grants, feed-in tariffs, and long-term contracts aimed at boosting investment in solar energy and battery storage across households and businesses.<\/p>\n
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, together with the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), launched the 2026 renewable energy initiatives to continue accelerating Malta’s transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy, a government statement said.<\/p>\n
“This package reflects government’s continued commitment to move forward in Malta’s energy transition. We are investing in both large-scale infrastructure and households, ensuring families and businesses benefit from cleaner, more affordable energy while strengthening national energy security and resilience,” Dalli said.<\/p>\n
REWS CEO Ing. Maria Aquilina said that these initiatives are designed to make renewable energy more accessible at every level.<\/p>\n
“From major projects to household systems, REWS remains committed to supporting applicants through clear guidance and effective implementation,” Aquilina said.<\/p>\n
The package includes renewable energy initiatives for households and industries in three separate categories.<\/p>\n
These include household grant schemes coupled with a Feed-in Tariff supporting investment in photovoltaic systems and battery storage; Feed-in Tariff for installations below 40kWp (applicable to both residential and non-residential); and 2026 Invitations to Bid (ITBs) for large-scale renewable energy projects.<\/p>\n
Through the ITBs, government will offer 20-year contracts for a premium per kilowatt-hour (kWh) generated, the statement said.<\/p>\n
Projects will be selected through a competitive pay-as-bid process based on cost efficiency and available capacity.<\/p>\n
In 2026, two calls consisting of one ITB for each of the categories 40kW up to less than 200kW and 200kW up to less than 1MW, will run concurrently, it said.<\/p>\n
The statement said that the capacity available for allocation in each call will be 2.5MW (40kW up to less than 200kW) and 5000kW (200kW up to less than 1MW).<\/p>\n
This means that a total of 15MW will be available for allocation. The bid price will be capped at €0.14 \/kWh, it said.<\/p>\n
A separate call for renewable energy installations of 1MW or more will have a capacity allocation of 38MW.<\/p>\n
The maximum allowed bid price will be between €0.094\/kWh and €0.177\/kWh, depending on the type and category of installation.<\/p>\n
The statement said that households and non-households that install a small-scale photovoltaic system below 40kWp, and do not benefit from a grant, will continue to receive a Feed-in Tariff of €0.15\/kWh, guaranteed for 20 years with a total allocation of 8MWp in 2026.<\/p>\n
Over the past three years, 9.2MWp were offered a Feed-in Tariff of €0.15\/kWh without a grant. In parallel, REWS will be administering renewable energy schemes for households with a total budget of €15.3 million, including €4.1 million for photovoltaic systems and €11.2 million for battery storage.<\/p>\n
Applications open on 20 April, and will remain available until November 2026, or until funds are exhausted, the statement said.<\/p>\n
The RES grant scheme offers three options: a PV system with a hybrid inverter; a Hybrid\/Battery inverter and battery storage; or battery storage only.<\/p>\n
Owners of PV installations on residential premises (even those that do not benefit from any aid on the PV system i.e. no feed-in tariff or grant) and connected to the grid for at least six years may apply for a Hybrid\/Battery inverter and battery storage.<\/p>\n
An additional 5% financial incentive for the grant scheme will be available for equipment compliant with the EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), which promotes the production and adoption of clean energy technologies across Europe, the statement said.<\/p>\n