Abbreviated form of legal source(s)
S.L. 545.27
Description of support scheme
Malta's Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme incentivizes the generation of electricity from solar photovoltaic (PV) installations by offering a fixed payment per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity exported to the grid. This initiative aims to promote the adoption of renewable energy across various sectors.
Eligibility and Options: The scheme is available to operators of PV installations with a capacity of less than 40 kilowatt-peak (kWp), applicable to:
- Residential premises
- Non-residential buildings
- Institutional households
Participants can choose between two options:
- Full Export: All electricity generated by the PV installation is sold to the grid.
- Partial Export: Electricity generated is first consumed on-site, with any surplus exported to the grid.
Amount
Feed-in Tariff Rates: As of 2025, the applicable feed-in tariff rates are:
- €0.15 per kWh: For PV installations up to 40 kWp that did not benefit from any form of grant or subsidy. The tariff is guaranteed for 20 years.
- €0.105 per kWh: For new PV installations approved with a grant in 2025, provided the grant does not exceed 50% of eligible costs. This tariff is also guaranteed for 20 years.
These rates apply to both residential and non-residential sectors.
Addressees
Eligible are operators of PV installations in both residential and non-residential sector.
Procedure
Interested applicants should:
- Submit an Application: The installer files a request to the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS). Participation in the FiT scheme is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Obtain Approval: Upon approval, a contract specifying the terms, including the applicable tariff rate and duration, is signed.
- Install and Connect the PV System: After installation, the system must be connected to the grid in compliance with technical standards.
Competent authority
Regulator for Energy and Water Services