55 apply to benefit from photovoltaic scheme

G. Grech

Jul 29th 2010, 09:56

I never got answer from MRA or anybody for this questions:

If the production of a PV is always larger than the consumption of the consumer, will the government actually PAY (using cash) the access units, or just give "credit"? In order words, is the government encouraging people to produce more green energy than they produce, or will the government force the people to consume/loose the extra units they produce?

I believe that a PV will require a second meter to measure the production. Will PV have to pay rent for this meter?

...why are MRA policies always half baked?

David Muscat

Jul 29th 2010, 06:57

The 25c feed-in tariff is taxable. What a big shame!!!!!

Wise enemalta kept the revenue of 61c for heavy users and will give them only 25c for each unit generated.

Do you think these tariffa were done with a green concept.......Absolutley not!!!!

S Bellizzi

Jul 28th 2010, 22:23

The feed-in tariff is the best incentive to install a photovoltaic panel as it will remunerate an individual on a regular basis and not on a one-off basis as is the case with the grant. Well done Government for introducing the feed-in tariff!

Melvyn Mifsud LLD

Jul 28th 2010, 21:07

I believe that the period is too short and should be extended - even more so when one company has informed me that they are not fully aware of all the details of the workings.
Even more so owing to the fact that it was re-instated somewhat suddenly .

Furthermore, this would be or may also be discriminatory against those who acquire a property after 10th August 2010 - or are unable to install it or book it by this date.

If possible, a rethinking of the closing date may prove beneficial.

Franco Buttigieg

Jul 28th 2010, 20:58

The present scheme allows 16 photovoltaic modules of 185W or equivalent which is not a small size installation but it neither is a large installation.
Why is it that the schemes being issued are so short sighted with restrictions in application periods or short installation time frames? this does not permit the construction industry and its stakeholders and their clients forward planning nor does it help Government address the long term needs of our country.
Such schemes should be kept open thus attracting a greater response thus improving our the country’s solar energy generation unless the aim is to make sure we only achieve the E.U. set targets and no more

s.koludrovic

Jul 28th 2010, 15:18

Why only till the 10 August.