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AKEL Letter to Energy Minister Regarding Support Schemes for Household Photovoltaics

Published January 21, 2026, 14:12
AKEL Letter to Energy Minister Regarding Support Schemes for Household Photovoltaics

The General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, sent a letter to the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Michalis Damianou, expressing concerns about the gap that will be created after the termination of support schemes for household photovoltaics and energy upgrades at the end of 2025. Mr. Stefanou points out that this uncertainty undermines the green transition and is exacerbated by the termination of net metering. He proposes the continuation of net metering for vulnerable groups and tenants of apartment buildings, as well as the promotion of schemes for energy storage, energy communities and energy saving. He requests the Minister to be informed about future support schemes and measures that will make energy storage financially accessible.