The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry (MECI) has announced a new extension to the application deadline for the “Renewable Energy for Self-Consumption Scheme,” which was originally launched in April 2024. The new deadline is October 1, 2025, or until the next official revision of the Scheme is announced by the Minister.
Scheme Categories
The Scheme includes the following installation categories:
- Category A – Net-Metering: Refers to the generation of electricity through photovoltaic (PV) systems and the offsetting of imported electricity from the grid against the exported electricity injected by the PV system.
- Category B – Net-Billing: Can be combined with Category E (virtual net-billing). The total production from the local renewable energy system and any virtual systems is offset against the consumption bill of the serviced premises.
- Category D – Virtual Net-Metering: The electricity generated by a PV system is offset against the electricity imported by a single residential unit, agricultural property, or winery, located in a different place from the PV system.
- Category E – Virtual Net-Billing: The exported electricity from a PV system is offset against the imported electricity from one or more premises located in a different place from the PV system.
Scheme Objectives and Participant Benefits
The Scheme aims to:
- Promote the production of clean, renewable energy.
- Reduce energy costs for households, businesses, and communities.
- Strengthen energy autonomy and independence.
- Contribute to the achievement of national and EU targets for carbon emissions reduction.
Eligible Applicants
Applications may be submitted by:
- Categories A, B & E: All electricity consumers, including households and businesses.
- Category D: Residential consumers, professional farmers, and wineries.
Application Procedure
Applications can be submitted either online or at the local District Offices of the Distribution System Operator (DSO – EAC). Interested parties may obtain printed applications from the DSO-EAC or download them electronically from the EAC’s website.
Further details regarding eligibility criteria, procedures, required studies, and funding options can be found on the website of the Energy Service at:
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