GRTU has written to the Malta Resources Authority, the Planning & Priorities Coordination Division and the Enemalta following a meeting held at GRTU on Friday 27th January, where the renewable energy section within GRTU met to discuss issues which are concerning our members. In the letter GRTU asked to meet the authorities concerned to discuss points that require their attention.
The most important issues that arose and will be discussed where:
Setting up of guidelines so as to make renewable energy more attractive for Maltese citizens to invest in such technologies
Establishing timeframes for rebates, installing electricity meters and feed in tariffs
Creating a one-stop-shop so as to eliminate a lot of problems to both consumers and retailers
Installation periods for photovoltaic schemes
Commencing of discussion so as to stabilize a new PV Grant Scheme – It was agreed that new scheme shouldbe introduced even if all installations have not yet been completed.
Possible available funding forthe newgrant scheme
Augmentation of feed in tariff according to how much electricity is generated and produced
Recognizing domestic accounts as residential
GRTU should be meeting the authorities in the coming weeks to discuss.