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AKEL: Urgent Need for New Support Schemes for Domestic Photovoltaics and Storage

Published December 29, 2025, 12:04
AKEL: Urgent Need for New Support Schemes for Domestic Photovoltaics and Storage

AKEL has expressed concern about the future of domestic photovoltaics in Cyprus, as existing support schemes expire at the end of the year without new ones being announced. The abolition of net metering and the transition to net billing are expected to reduce the financial benefits for consumers, slowing down the energy transition. AKEL calls on the government to immediately announce new support schemes to ensure the continuation of support for households and access to cheaper and cleaner energy. The party proposes a new funding scheme with socio-economic criteria that combines the installation of photovoltaics with domestic storage, as well as the continuation of net metering for vulnerable groups who cannot afford to invest in storage systems. In addition, it proposes the inclusion of new homes in the support schemes, as they have been excluded so far.